Tanaecia pelea

Tanaecia pelea, the Malay viscount, is a species of butterfly of the family Nymphalidae.

Description
Tanaecia pelea has a wingspan of about 65 - 70 mm. The basic colour of the upper wings is pale brown with pearly-bluish edges. It has dark brown marking on the basal area and a discal series of dark brown-edged hastate (spear-shaped) markings.

Distribution
It is found in Singapore, mainland Malaysia, Borneo, Nias and Pulau Tioman.

Subspecies

 * T. p. pelea (Malaya, Borneo)
 * T. p. heliophila (Nias)
 * T. p. irenae (Pulau Tioman)