A medium-sized butterfly species belonging to the Nymphalidae family, native to the Americas, characterized by distinctive orange and black wing coloration.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Tropical and subtropical regions of North, Central, and South America, particularly in areas with passion vine (Passiflora) plant populations
Ecological Role
Important pollinator and prey species in tropical ecosystems, with larvae serving as critical herbivores in plant-insect interactions
Morphology
SKIN COATScaled wing surface with intricate pigmentation patterns
LIMBS WINGSOrange-black patterned wings with complex venation, providing camouflage and warning coloration
HEAD SENSORYLarge compound eyes, short antennae, and proboscis for nectar feeding
BODY STRUCTUREWingspan of approximately 65-85 mm, with robust body and characteristically folded hindwings typical of brush-footed butterflies
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Pablo Bombín
