Lexias canescens, the yellow archduke, is a species of butterfly belonging to the family Nymphalidae.

Subspecies include:[2] This species is present in Southeast Asia (Borneo, Peninsular Malaya, Singapore, Sumatra, Bangka Island, Sulu Islands, Belitung).

[2] These butterflies inhabit tropical forests among undergrowth and on shaded trails.

These butterflies have dark brown and whitish or yellow-spotted upper surface of the wings, which is an efficient camouflage against predators.

[3] Adults can be found year-round, with a peak from June to September.