Pansy butterfly

An exceptional ultra-close macro shot of a nymphalid butterfly mud-puddling on damp soil and rock, captured at near ground level. The wings-closed underwing is displayed in extraordinary detail — a complex tapestry of rust-orange, cream, and brown zigzag and wavy line patterns that serve as superb bark or leaf-litter camouflage in the wild. The scalloped wing edges and intricate network of fine lines suggest this is likely a Junonia species (Pansy butterfly) or a fritillary, commonly found across the Western Ghats and Deccan region of India.

Butterfly, nymphalid butterfly, Junonia, Pansy butterfly, fritillary, mud-puddling butterfly, butterfly underwing, wing pattern

Mineral feeding, resting, wings closed, ground feeding

Botanical & Habitat rocky soil, damp soil, basalt rock, outdoor, nature trail

zigzag pattern, wavy lines, rust and cream, scalloped wing edge, wing scales, cryptic camouflage, bark mimicry

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