Cyrestis thyodamas can be found along forest edges, in sunny fields, and meadows, and in muddy swamps with tall vegetation.
   Their flight is characterized as slow and erratic, enhancing their survival by making it difficult for predators to anticipate their movements.
   The common mapwing butterfly's wings mimic the appearance of leaves, complete with 'veins', enhancing its camouflage when resting on foliage.  
   (Their wing pattern not only serves aesthetic purposes but also plays a vital role in camouflage, confusing potential predators with its map like designs.)
   The adults are devoid of sexual dimorphism, making males and females visually indistinguishable.
   Their wings, when open, showcase intricate chocolate brown lines on a white base, with a splash of orange at the inner corners.
    The closed wing view offers a muted version of this pattern.
   * Cyrestis maenalis is a very similar subspecies, with the most notable difference being the predominance of gray lines on the dorsal and ventral wing surfaces rather than brown.
   Sexual Dimorphism is not present in Common Mapwing species.
   * * Being members of the Brush Footed (Nymphalidae) family, their pair of shorter front legs is used for food tasting, while their two pairs of longer rear legs are used for propulsion.