Neope yama


Neope yama, the Dusky Labyrinth, is a species of satyrine butterfly found in Asia.. In the Himalaya it is common from the Eastern Himalaya to East Nepal and less common from West Nepal to Himachal Pradesh.

Description

Size 70 to 95 mm.

Habits

Mostly a forest species. A fast flier but often stops on moist spots, carnivore scat and rests on tree trunks and rock surfaces.

Status

Not a common butterfly and is classified as a Schedule II protected species as per the Indian Wildlife Act, 1972

Subspecies