Arawacus lincoides
Common NameArawacus lincoides
Scientific NameArawacus lincoides
FamilyLycaenidae
SubfamilyTheclinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsorange, white, dark brown, black
HabitatTropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeCentral America (Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama) and South America (Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil)
Host PlantsUnknown
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa (chrysalis), and adult. Larvae feed on specific host plants, though exact species for A. lincoides are not widely documented.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the distinctive striped pattern on the underside of the wings, the bright orange basal patch on the hindwing, and the presence of two slender tails on each hindwing.
Description
A small butterfly with a striking underside pattern of alternating white and dark brown/black stripes, featuring a prominent orange patch near the base of the hindwing and two delicate tails.
