Amazon Cracker
Common NameAmazon Cracker
Scientific NameHamadryas feronia
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyBiblidinae
Wingspan (mm)70
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsblue, black, reddish-purple
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (including the Amazon basin)
Host PlantsDalechampia
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are typically spiny and feed on Euphorbiaceae plants, pupating into a chrysalis before emerging as an adult.
Identification TipsRecognizable by its vibrant blue and black patterned wings with reddish-purple markings, and its characteristic habit of resting head-down on tree trunks. It also produces a distinctive 'cracking' sound during flight.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with striking iridescent blue and black intricate patterns, featuring distinct reddish-purple spots on the forewings.
