Try for Free
tab list
Picture Insect
English
arrow
English
繁體中文
日本語
Español
Français
Deutsch
Pусский
Português
Italiano
한국어
Nederlands
العربية
Home Application Download FAQ
English
English
繁體中文
日本語
Español
Français
Deutsch
Pусский
Português
Italiano
한국어
Nederlands
العربية
Icon about
About
Icon about
General Info
Icon about
Search Tips
Icon about
Harmful or Not
Icon about
Harmful Effects
Icon about
Beneficial Effects
Icon about
Common FAQs
Icon about
Similar Insects
Icon about
Popular Insects
Dark-branded bushbrown

Dark-branded bushbrown

Mycalesis mineus

A species of Bushbrowns, Also known as Dakhan dark-branded bushbrown

Cloaked in earthy tones that meld seamlessly with the forest underbrush, dark-branded bushbrown flutters with a deceptive modesty. Its wings, intricately patterned with eyespots, are an adaptation not for vanity, but for survival, misleading predators through an evolutionary ruse. As a caterpillar, it is a connoisseur of grasses, subtly influencing ecosystems, and as an adult, it sustains itself on the nectar of flowers, playing a role in pollination.

General Info About Dark-branded bushbrown
Instantly identify insects with a snap
Snap a photo for instant insect ID and risk assessment, gaining quick insights on bite assessment, toxicity, pest control, behavior, habitat, and safe interaction tips, etc.
Download the App for Free
Rectangle
Attributes of Dark-branded bushbrown
Colors
Brown
Black
White
Habitat
Open area; primary forest; secondary forest; riverbank; roadside; railway track; garden; grassy area
Adult Food Sources
Floral nectars from lantana, ageratum, ixora, and other common flowers
Larva Food Source
Grasses including oplismenus compositus, axonopus compressus, cynodon dactylon, paspalum conjugatum, paspalum distichum
Non-poisonous
The Dark-branded bushbrown is non-toxic and generally doesn't pose a risk to human health. No need for excessive worry.
Borer
Not reported
Pollinator
The Dark-branded bushbrown is often found near the corolla, where its fluffy hairs easily pick up pollen, assisting in the pollination of the plant.
Pest-Eating Predatory
Not reported
Phytophagous
The Dark-branded bushbrown feeds on plants, usually without causing significant harm. However, it's important to take the situation seriously if their numbers begin to increase significantly.
Predatory
Not reported
Biting animal or pet
Not reported
Mouthparts Type
Siphoning mouthparts
qrcode
Img download isoImg download android
Rectangle
Species Status of Dark-branded bushbrown
Common
Rectangle
Distribution Area of Dark-branded bushbrown
Asia
Rectangle
Life Cycle of Dark-branded bushbrown
Egg The dark-branded bushbrown begins as an egg, usually laid on a plant leaf. Its shape, color, and size depend on the species, but they are generally small, spherical or ovate, and blend with the vegetation to avoid predation.
Larva Emerging from the egg, the larva of dark-branded bushbrown feeds voraciously, increasing in size and regularly molting its exoskeleton. It may display various colors and patterns for camouflage or warning. Functional changes include silk production and a specialized digestive system.
Pupal After the final larval molting, dark-branded bushbrown enters the pupa stage, ceasing to feed and moving little. Encased in a chrysalis, dramatic metamorphosis occurs, with the structure of the dark-branded bushbrown being entirely reorganized for the adult form.
Adult Emerging from the pupa, the adult dark-branded bushbrown's development is marked by the presence of wings and functional reproductive organs. The body is fully formed and hardened, and the adult is mobile, focusing on reproduction and survival.
Rectangle
Predators of Dark-branded bushbrown Larvae
Birds, rodents, parasitoid wasps, predatory beetles
Rectangle
Scientific Classification of Dark-branded bushbrown
Tips for Finding Dark-branded bushbrown
Your ultimate guide to understanding insects
Unlock the secrets of insect life cycles, habitats, behaviors and observation tips!!
Download the App for Free
Rectangle
Youth Habitat of Dark-branded bushbrown
Forests and Woodlands, Grasslands and Prairies, Savannas
Rectangle
Adult Habitat of Dark-branded bushbrown
Forests and Woodlands, Tropical Rainforests, Savannas, Grasslands and Prairies
Rectangle
How Can You Attract Dark-branded bushbrown
For the adult stage of dark-branded bushbrown, offerings of ripe fruit or a sugar-water solution can serve as attractive bait.
Rectangle
Habitat Preferences of Dark-branded bushbrown Through Different Life Stages
The eggs of dark-branded bushbrown are typically found on the underside of host plant leaves in shaded, humid environments. As they evolve into caterpillars, they can be seen on or near the host plants, where they feed on the leaves. These plants are often found in wooded or grassy areas, particularly where the vegetation is dense. The pupae of dark-branded bushbrown tend to attach themselves to the leaves or stems of nearby plants. To observe these stages, one should search in the aforementioned habitats, gently examining the foliage of potential host plants without disturbing the ecosystem. Adult dark-branded bushbrown are commonly seen fluttering around clearings, forest edges, or flowering bushes where they can access nectar, often in areas that receive dappled sunlight.
Rectangle
How and Where Can You Find Dark-branded bushbrown at Different Life Stages
Egg Dark-branded bushbrown eggs are tiny and often laid on the host plants. Look for them on the underside of leaves of the host plant, as they are usually laid singly.
Larva Dark-branded bushbrown caterpillars are found on or near their host plants. Search for signs of feeding, such as holes in the leaves, and carefully inspect both sides of the leaves.
Pupal Dark-branded bushbrown pupae can be located in sheltered places around host plants. Look for them attached to stems, leaves, or other structures, camouflaged among the vegetation.
Adult Dark-branded bushbrown adults are best spotted in sunny areas with nectar-rich flowers, where they go to feed. They can also be drawn to overripe fruit or damp patches of ground where they obtain nutrients.
Are Dark-branded bushbrown harmful?
Your Complete Pest Control Guide
Discover effective tips for preventing and eliminating pest infestations to keep bugs away from your home.
Download the App for Free
Rectangle

Are Dark-branded bushbrown harmful to humans?

Some larvae of tortoiseshell butterflies feed on milkweed, which is a poisonous plant containing cardiac glycosides, so the larvae are poisonous. Although poisonous, these butterflies will not directly affect humans if not swallowed. Touching the larvae of certain tortoiseshell butterflies may cause a rash.
Harmful Effects of Dark-branded bushbrown
Reveal the harmful impacts of diverse insects
Explore the dangers of insects related to toxicity, lethality, human biting, human stinging, pathogenicity, hematophagy, allergenicity, parasitism, etc.
Download the App for Free
Rectangle
Hurt Plant

Larvae of dark-branded bushbrown consume the foliage of host plants, leading to defoliation which can range from mild to severe, depending on infestation levels.

More Effects of Dark-branded bushbrown

Beneficial Effects of Dark-branded bushbrown
Discover the hidden benefits of insects
Explore how insects help as pollinators, pest predators, and biocontrol agents. From seed dispersal to decomposition, they play vital roles in our ecosystem.
Download the App for Free
Pollinator
Pollinator
Pollination Behavior Reason
Eat Pollen Or Nectar
Dark-branded bushbrown is an efficient pollinator, often seen fluttering from bloom to bloom. They are primarily attracted by the vibrant colors of flowers, seeking out nectar while unintentionally transferring pollen adhering to their bodies, thus playing a crucial role in plant reproduction.
Common Questions People Also Ask
Get Quick Insect Answers with a Snap
Snap a photo for instant insect ID and answers on bites, toxicity, pest control, behavior, habitat, and safety tips!
Download the App for Free
More Insects that are Similar to Dark-branded bushbrown
Rainforest brown
Rainforest brown

The wingspan is 3.5 - 4 cm for males and 3.5 - 4 cm for females.

Read More
Arrow
Isabella's longwing
Isabella's longwing

Eueides isabella is a large butterfly with a wingspan of 7 - 9 cm. The uppersides of the wings is dark brown, with orange bands and yellowish markings on the edges of the forewings. The undersides of the wings are quite similar to the uppersides, but the edges of the hindwings show a series of small blue spots.

Read More
Arrow
Blue-gray satyr
Blue-gray satyr

Magneuptychia libye is a butterfly from the subfamily Satyrinae of the family Nymphalidae. The scientific name of the species was first validly published in 1767 by Carl Linnaeus.

Read More
Arrow
Two-Banded Satyr
Two-Banded Satyr

Pareuptychia ocirrhoe, the two-banded satyr or banded white ringlet, is a species of butterfly of the family Nymphalidae. It is found from Mexico to the Guyanas, Paraguay and northern Argentina. The habitat consists of forests. The wingspan is about 37 mm. The larvae feed on Eleusine species.

Read More
Arrow
White-banded satyr
White-banded satyr

Pareuptychia metaleuca, the one-banded satyr, is a species of butterfly of the family Nymphalidae. It is found from Mexico to Brazil.

Read More
Arrow
Common maplet
Common maplet

Chersonesia risa, the common maplet, is a butterfly of the family Nymphalidae. It is found in South-East Asia.

Read More
Arrow
Wavy maplet
Wavy maplet

Chersonesia rahria is an Indomalayan butterfly of the family Nymphalidae (Cyrestinae). It is found from Manipur and Naga Hills to Burma then from Borneo to Celebes.

Read More
Arrow
Acontius firewing
Acontius firewing

Description of upperside about male is that antennae, head, thorax, and abdomen are black. Wings are fine velvety black. An orange-coloured bar, about ​6 mm broad, rises in the middle of the superior wings, running circularly and crossing the inferior ones, meeting about the middle of the abdominal edges. Underside of male is that palpi is white. Tongue is brown. Breast and legs are white. Abdomen is yellow brown. Wings are shining brown, exhibiting various shades of changeable colours; the tips are terminating in an ash colour. Wings scarcely dentated. Wingspan ​is 7 cm.

Read More
Arrow
Other Popular Insects
Western honey bee
Western honey bee

Western honey bee(Apis mellifera) is the most common species of honeybee in the world. Among the first domesticated insects, its cultural and economic impact on humanity has been vast and far-reaching, providing honey, wax and its services as a pollinator. Western honey bee faces challenges worldwide, such as colony collapse disorder, and populations are thought to be decreasing.

Read More
Arrow
Monarch butterfly
Monarch butterfly

The monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) is the most recognizable butterfly in North America. It is best known for its appearance, but should be better known for the fact that it has a 3000-mile migration that takes the butterfly 4 generations to complete. Their diet is also a natural deterrent for predators, as they eat milkweed, a poison that induces vomiting.

Read More
Arrow
Japanese rhinoceros beetle
Japanese rhinoceros beetle

The japanese rhinoceros beetle (Trypoxylus dichotomus) is a massive beetle about the size of the palm of a hand. It's distinguished by its long Y-shaped horn, which it uses to fight other males with. It's a nocturnal bug that feeds on sap and sweet fruits. This species is sometimes kept as a pet due to its unique appearance and simple care requirements.

Read More
Arrow
Silkworm
Silkworm

The silken threads produced by silkworm during its larval stage have been highly coveted for millennia, manifesting as a luxurious fabric in human society. Remarkably, this creature has a singular diet, feeding exclusively on the leaves of its primary host plant from which it extracts the necessary nutrients to facilitate its transition into a non-feeding, winged adult.

Read More
Arrow
Menelaus blue morpho
Menelaus blue morpho

Menelaus blue morpho (Morpho menelaus) is a gorgeous butterfly with large, royal blue wings. Linnaeus named the genus Morpho the Aphrodite-Ancient Greek goddess of love and beauty for its extreme beauty. It is native to tropical rainforests. Though many butterfly gardens now cultivate them in captivity, there are still many people who never get a chance to see them.

Read More
Arrow
Atlas moth
Atlas moth

While the atlas moth (Attacus atlas) can't tell you where to find your country on the map, it does earn its name through other means. It is one of the largest moths in the world, with a wingspan that is far larger than its body, creating an abnormal comparison. In India, their silk is gathered in a non-commercial capacity and is considered to be more durable than the domestic silkworm.

Read More
Arrow
Flying peacock spider
Flying peacock spider

Both sexes reach about 5 mm in body length. Females and immatures of both sexes are brown but have color patterns by which they can be distinguished from related species. Also, the males dance to attract females.

Read More
Arrow
Multicolored asian ladybeetle
Multicolored asian ladybeetle

Often confused for the ladybug, multicolored asian ladybeetle (Harmonia axyridis) is a separate species that, unlike the ladybug, is a household pest. It is considered particularly annoying for its habit of returning to places from which it is removed. One of the most variable species in the world, there are many different colors and patterns multicolored asian ladybeetle may display, making identification potentially difficult.

Read More
Arrow