Banded Peacock
Common NameBanded Peacock
Scientific NameAnartia fatima
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyNymphalinae
Wingspan (mm)60
Primary Colorsbrown, white, red
HabitatOpen disturbed areas, forest edges, clearings, gardens, roadsides, often near water
Geographic RangeSouthern Texas (USA), Mexico, Central America, and northern South America
Host PlantsBlechum pyramidatum, Ruellia, Phylloxerus
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical areas; May to November in northern parts of its range
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae are spiny, typically black with yellow stripes and red spots. Pupae are green or brown.
Identification TipsKey features include the broad white bands on dark brown wings and the prominent row of red-orange spots on the hindwings. The underside is similar but duller.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with dark brown wings, featuring a broad white band across both forewings and hindwings, and a distinctive row of bright red-orange spots on the hindwings.
