Chocolate Pansy
About the Chocolate Pansy in Singapore
Last updated 29 May 2026
The Chocolate Pansy (Junonia hedonia ida) is a medium-sized butterfly with dark undersides that resemble leaves, which helps them camouflage in leaf litter.
Identifying features
Check out some of the identifying features of the Chocolate Pansy below.
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The Chocolate Pansy has a reddish-brown upperside and a dark brown underside, with small orange eye spots on both sides.
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Habitat and ecology
The Chocolate Pansy is commonly found in urban areas and nature reserves.
Did you know?
The Chocolate Pansy is found only in Singapore and Southern Johor, outcompeted by the Chocolate Soldier (Junonia iphita horsfieldi) in most parts of Malaysia.
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