Introduction
Mycalesis is one of the largest Satyrine genera, comprising of 88 known species, of which 2 have yet to be given scientific names. The genus is confined to the Oriental and Australian regions. They are instantly recognisable as a group, all being some shade of brown on both wing surfaces, and marked with a series of conspicuous ocelli, and a single straight median line across the underside of both wings. Many of the species are very similar, but can usually be distinguished from each other by close examination of the configuration of the ocelli and submarginal lines.
Mycalesis visala is found in India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand and peninsular Malaysia.
Habitats
This species is found in rainforest and deciduous forest at elevations between about 0-800m.
Lifecycle
To be completed.
Adult behaviour
The adults fly in glades and along trails favouring spots where dappled sunlight penetrates to ground level. They fly infrequently and keep low to the ground.
