Junonia almana

The Peacock Pansy (Junonia almana) is a species of nymphalid butterfly found in Bangladesh. It exists in two distinct adult forms, which differ chiefly in the patterns on the underside of the wings; the dry-season form has few markings, while the wet-season form has additional eyespots and lines.

Scientific name: Junonia almana

English name : Peacock Pansy

Location : Buriganga river, mill barak area, Dhaka

Fig: Junonia almana , Uperside

                                                           

                                          

                                                     

                                       

                                     

                                               

                                             The adult butterfly has a wingspan of 54–62 mm (2.1–2.4 in), and exhibits seasonal polyphenism.

The caterpillars of Junonia almana feed on a variety of plants, including Hygrophila auriculata, Phyla nodiflora and species in the genera Acanthus, Barleria andGloxinia.