Nymphalid Butterfly -

Like all butterflies, they undergo complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa (chrysalis), and adult. A typical life cycle for species like Junonia iphita lasts about 26 days.

They are found in almost every habitat, from tropical rainforests to urban gardens. Many forest-dwelling species show a preference for tree-fall gaps where light penetrates the canopy. nymphalid butterfly

Their front pair of legs is significantly smaller and often hairy, used primarily for sensing rather than walking. Like all butterflies