# Blue Pansy

> Blue Pansy (Junonia orithya). Junonia orithya has region-dependent common names and many subspecies; wing eyespots and locality should be recorded together.

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**Review status:** This guide was compiled from the listed species sources and observation records; it has not been reviewed by a taxonomic specialist. GBIF records are neither a census nor proof of native range.

## Quick answer

The Blue Pansy (*Junonia orithya*) is an invertebrate in the family Nymphalidae. In Indonesia, observation records come mainly from West Java, Central Java, Aceh. Diet: caterpillars eat leaves (e.g. Asystasia); adults visit flowers; a herbivore. IUCN Red List status: Least Concern.

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Scientific name | *Junonia orithya* |
| Group | Invertebrates |
| Family | Nymphalidae |
| Observation records | West Java, Central Java, Aceh |
| Taxonomic group | Lepidoptera |
| GBIF records | 905 human-observation records, 2016–2026 |
| Data retrieved | 2026-09-23 |
| IUCN status | Least Concern · [IUCN Red List (via GBIF)](https://www.gbif.org/species/5130464) · checked 1 October 2026 |
| Diet type | Herbivore (plant-eater) — caterpillars eat leaves (e.g. Asystasia); adults visit flowers · [butterflycircle.blogspot.com](https://butterflycircle.blogspot.com/2011/05/life-history-of-blue-pansy.html) |
| Reproduction | Laying eggs (oviparous) · [butterflycircle.blogspot.com](https://butterflycircle.blogspot.com/2011/05/life-history-of-blue-pansy.html) |

## What is the Blue Pansy?

Blue Pansy refers to Junonia orithya, in the genus Junonia, family Nymphalidae, and order Lepidoptera. The scientific name follows the accepted taxon in the GBIF Backbone Taxonomy. Common names can vary between places; the scientific name distinguishes this species from relatives.

Evidence: [GBIF Backbone Taxonomy — accepted taxon](https://www.gbif.org/species/5130464)

## What is known about the Blue Pansy?

Junonia orithya has region-dependent common names and many subspecies; wing eyespots and locality should be recorded together.

Read that fact alongside the scientific name and species source, not as proof from an unclear photograph. Populations, ages and taxonomic limits can differ; when identification is uncertain, record the broader group.

Evidence: [Species account — background reading](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Junonia_orithya)

## How many Indonesian records name the Blue Pansy?

When checked on 2026-09-23, the GBIF search returned 905 human-observation records from Indonesia under this species name for 2016–2026. That is a count of indexed records, not an estimate of population, abundance or unique individuals. Observation effort can vary by location, and the count may change as records are added or identifications revised.

Evidence: [GBIF occurrence search — Indonesia, human observations, 2016–2026](https://api.gbif.org/v1/occurrence/search?country=ID&speciesKey=5130464&basisOfRecord=HUMAN_OBSERVATION&year=2016%2C2026&limit=0&facet=stateProvince&facetLimit=7)

## Where were observations reported?

Place labels appearing in the results include West Java, Central Java, Aceh. They are labels attached to records, not a complete range map or evidence that the species occurs only there. Some labels may be broad or inconsistent. Check the underlying records before using the location information for field decisions.

Evidence: [GBIF occurrence search — Indonesia, human observations, 2016–2026](https://api.gbif.org/v1/occurrence/search?country=ID&speciesKey=5130464&basisOfRecord=HUMAN_OBSERVATION&year=2016%2C2026&limit=0&facet=stateProvince&facetLimit=7)

## How can you observe the Blue Pansy?

Record body or wing pattern, age and sex differences, and the plant or water body where the animal was seen. Leave nests and immature stages intact; one image may not support a certain identification. A well-documented sighting helps others check the identification without turning one encounter into a conservation-status claim.

## Explore related animals

To explore this group further, compare Blue Pansy with Great Eggfly, Great Mormon Swallowtail, Lime Swallowtail. These links reflect a shared genus, family, order, class or catalogue group; taxonomic proximity does not imply identical habitat needs or conservation status.

## Scientific classification of the Blue Pansy

| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Arthropoda |
| Class | Insecta |
| Order | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae |
| Genus | *Junonia* |
| Species | *Junonia orithya* |

Source: [GBIF Backbone Taxonomy](https://www.gbif.org/dataset/d7dddbf4-2cf0-4f39-9b2a-bb099caae36c)

## Common questions about the Blue Pansy

### What is the scientific name of the Blue Pansy?

The scientific name of the Blue Pansy is *Junonia orithya*, in the family Nymphalidae and the order Lepidoptera.

### What kind of animal is the Blue Pansy?

The Blue Pansy is an invertebrate in the family Nymphalidae. By diet it is a herbivore (plant-eater): a caterpillars eat leaves (e.g. Asystasia); adults visit flowers.

### Where does the Blue Pansy live in Indonesia?

Observation records of the Blue Pansy summarised in this guide mainly come from West Java, Central Java, Aceh. That list is not a complete range map.

### What does the Blue Pansy eat?

The Blue Pansy is a caterpillars eat leaves (e.g. Asystasia); adults visit flowers. That makes it a herbivore (plant-eater). Source: [butterflycircle.blogspot.com](https://butterflycircle.blogspot.com/2011/05/life-history-of-blue-pansy.html).

### How does the Blue Pansy reproduce?

The Blue Pansy reproduces by laying eggs (oviparous). Source: [butterflycircle.blogspot.com](https://butterflycircle.blogspot.com/2011/05/life-history-of-blue-pansy.html).

### What is the scientific classification of the Blue Pansy?

Scientific classification of the Blue Pansy: kingdom Animalia, phylum Arthropoda, class Insecta, order Lepidoptera, family Nymphalidae, genus *Junonia*, species *Junonia orithya*.

Source: [GBIF Backbone Taxonomy](https://www.gbif.org/dataset/d7dddbf4-2cf0-4f39-9b2a-bb099caae36c), adjusted to the ranks commonly used in school biology.

### Is the Blue Pansy endangered?

No, according to the global IUCN assessment. On the IUCN Red List, the Blue Pansy is listed as Least Concern: it does not qualify for a threatened category or for Near Threatened in the global assessment. Source: [IUCN Red List (via GBIF)](https://www.gbif.org/species/5130464), checked 1 October 2026.

This global category is separate from legal protection in Indonesia. To check whether the Blue Pansy is a protected species, consult the current national list of [protected species](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/protected/) or contact the local [BKSDA](https://panduanhewan.org/en/bksda-offices/) (natural resources conservation office).

## Sources & references

1. [GBIF Backbone Taxonomy — accepted taxon](https://www.gbif.org/species/5130464)
2. [GBIF occurrence search — Indonesia, human observations, 2016–2026](https://api.gbif.org/v1/occurrence/search?country=ID&speciesKey=5130464&basisOfRecord=HUMAN_OBSERVATION&year=2016%2C2026&limit=0&facet=stateProvince&facetLimit=7)
3. [iNaturalist — exact species taxon and community observations](https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/51566)
4. [Species account — background reading](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Junonia_orithya)
5. [butterflycircle.blogspot.com](https://butterflycircle.blogspot.com/2011/05/life-history-of-blue-pansy.html)
6. [GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (GBIF)](https://www.gbif.org/dataset/d7dddbf4-2cf0-4f39-9b2a-bb099caae36c)

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