Actinote surima
Common NameActinote surima
Scientific NameActinote surima
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyAcraeinae
Wingspan (mm)50
Primary Colorsorange, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings, open areas
Geographic RangeSouth America (e.g., Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, Bolivia)
Host PlantsMikania spp., Eupatorium spp.
Flight PeriodMultiple broods throughout the year in its range
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are gregarious and spiny, feeding on plants in the Asteraceae family. They often pupate in groups.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive orange and black pattern with heavy black venation and broad black borders. The overall wing shape and slow, fluttering flight are characteristic of the genus Actinote.
Description
This butterfly features bright orange wings with prominent black veins, broad black margins, and irregular black bands across both forewings and hindwings. Its body is black.
