The
Tawny Palmfly resembles Elymnias hypermnestra agina (The Common
Palmfly) in size and wing shape, but it is dark brown above and the hindwing
has a pale buff border bearing a series of submarginal spots. In flight,
it may be mistaken for a Danainae or even a worn-out specimen of Papilio
polytes romulus (Common Mormon).
The female of this species makes
an interesting "clicking" sound with its hindwings when it flutters about
its caterpillar host plant laying eggs. The species feeds on a variety of palm. The caterpillar, shown here, lies along the leaves as it feeds and usually
does not bother to conceal itself.
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