This species is legally protected in India under Schedule II of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. This species is legally protected in India under Schedule II of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. This species is legally protected in India under Schedule II of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. This species is legally protected in India under Schedule II of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.(1) Taraka hamada mendesia Fruhstorfer, 1918 – Mendacious Forest Pierrot
(1) Miletus chinensis assamensis (Doherty, 1891) – Assam Common Mottle
(2) Miletus chinensis longeana (de Nicéville, 1898) – Shan Common Mottle (=Long's Brownie)
The species is also known as the Common Brownie.
(1) Logania distanti massalia Doherty, 1891 – Khasi Dark Mottle The subspecies massalia is legally protected in India under Schedule II of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.