Acantus Sarota
Common NameAcantus Sarota
Scientific NameSarota acantus
FamilyRiodinidae
SubfamilyRiodininae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsorange, blue, black
HabitatTropical rainforests, forest edges
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Styledarting
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically cryptic and may be associated with ants; specific host plants are not widely documented but likely include various tropical species.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its unique iridescent blue-green maze-like pattern on an orange background, small size, and noticeably hairy body.
Description
A small, hairy-bodied butterfly with vibrant orange wings featuring intricate, iridescent blue-green labyrinthine patterns and black spots.
