Elymnias malelas (Hewitson, 1863) - Spotted Palmfly
(1) Elymnias malelas malelas (Hewitson, 1863) – Bengal Spotted Palmfly
(2) Elymnias malelas nilamba Fruhstorfer, 1911 – West Himalayan Spotted Palmfly The subspecies nilamba is legally protected in India under Schedule II of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.