About Hypolimnas anomala (Wallace, 1869)
Hypolimnas anomala, first described by Wallace in 1869, is a butterfly species with a wingspan that ranges from 65 to 75 mm (2.6 to 3.0 inches). Individuals of this species have brown forewings with a purple sheen, with variable white markings. Typically, each forewing has a double row of white marginal spots and three pale streaks. The hindwings of H. anomala are noticeably paler than the forewings and have dark brown veins. The underside of both wings matches the appearance of the upperside. Adult butterflies of this species only have four functional legs, and they mimic species from the genus Euploea. This species occurs as multiple different subspecies across Southeast Asia, including the Moluccas, New Guinea, and Australia. Its habitat includes lowlands, tropical rainforests, wastelands, hill parks, and natural reserves.
