Blue Doctor
Common NameBlue Doctor
Scientific NameRhetus periander
FamilyRiodinidae
SubfamilyRiodininae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsblue, black, red
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeMexico to Brazil and Argentina
Host PlantsInga species
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, peaking during wet seasons
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically cryptic and feed on specific host plants, pupating into a chrysalis before emerging as an adult.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its striking iridescent blue wings, black forewing borders, and the unique combination of long blue tails on the hindwings, each marked with a bright red spot.
Description
A small to medium-sized butterfly characterized by brilliant iridescent blue wings with broad black forewing margins and long, blue-tailed hindwings featuring prominent red spots.
