This Nymphalinae is the only representative
of its genus in Malaysia and Singapore. It is confined to lowland forest
and frequents the same localities as the Athyma and Moduza
species.
The wings are orange above with
dark brown shading in the basal halves of the wings and three dark lines
in the marginal areas. The undersides are a paler orange.
The butterfly is relatively active
and is a rapid flyer like the Athyma species. It is alert and is
not easily captured except when feeding at the blooms of flowering bushes.
The caterpillar is believed to feed on Uncaria species.
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