The Yellow Castor - Acraea issoria (Hubner)
Colour : Yellowish brown

A very common butterfly of 45- 85 mm. Upper surface of wings yellowish brown with a brownish black outer border with yellowish brown spots on it. Also upper surface of fore wing with small black bar like markings. This butterfly is a very slow flier and can be seen on leaves and flowers. Recorded from Shillong and Mawphlang during April- December, mostly during August -October.