Junonia natalica

Natal Pansy or Brown Pansy

Basic Information

General information

Family: “Nymphalidae”
Sub Family: “Nymphalinae”
Estimated Lifespan 44 Days

Garden Specific Information

Estimated Number In Flight: 0
Total Number of Pupae Received: 195
First Flown On: 10/14/02
Last Flown On: 08/16/06

Species Range:

  • “Africa”

Host plants:

  • Asystasia coromandeliana
  • Phaulopsis paviflora
  • Barleria
  • Hygrophila
  • Justicia
  • Pualowilhelmai
  • Phaulopsis
  • Ruellia
  • Plectranthus

Food Source

The adults of this species feed on nectar.

Habitat

This butterfly can be found riparian forest and woodlands along waterways.

Life history

Eggs are laid singly on the underside of the hostplant leaves.

Flights

This butterfly can be found in flight year round.