Tawny Coster Butterfly (Acraea terpsicore) - Animal India

The Tawny Coster butterfly (Acraea terpsicore) is characterized by its tawny (orange-brown) wings, which feature distinct black markings and spots. This butterfly has leathery wings and is commonly found in abundance near its larval food plant, the Passiflora species, also known as passion flowers. The fully grown caterpillar reaches a length of approximately 21 mm (0.83 in). In this image, a Tawny Coster butterfly is perched on leaves in a forest in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on May 22, 2025.