Blue-frosted Banner
Common NameBlue-frosted Banner
Scientific NameMyscelia cyaniris
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyBiblidinae
Wingspan (mm)55
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsblack, orange, blue
HabitatTropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeMexico, Central America, and northern South America (south to Brazil)
Host PlantsDalechampia scandens, Dalechampia triphylla
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike all butterflies, it undergoes complete metamorphosis. Eggs are laid on host plants, caterpillars feed on the leaves, pupate into a chrysalis, and emerge as adults.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the prominent orange patches on the forewings and the iridescent blue spots along the hindwing margin, contrasting sharply with the black background.
Description
This butterfly has striking black wings adorned with large, bright orange patches on the forewings and a distinctive row of iridescent blue spots along the margin of the hindwings.
