22,963 observationsLeast Concern
Common Evening Brown
Melanitis leda
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Nymphalidae ›Genus: Melanitis
About
Melanitis leda, the common evening brown, is a common species of butterfly found flying at dusk. The flight of this species is erratic. They are found in Africa, South Asia and South-east Asia extending to parts of Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Common Evening Brown is Melanitis leda.
- The Common Evening Brown has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Common Evening Brown belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Common Evening Brown belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Common Evening Brown belongs to the class Insecta.
- Common Evening Brown belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
- Common Evening Brown belongs to the family Nymphalidae.
- Common Evening Brown belongs to the genus Melanitis.