Blue-winged Eurybia Butterfly
Common NameBlue-winged Eurybia Butterfly
Scientific NameEurybia lycisca
FamilyRiodinidae
SubfamilyRiodininae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorsbrown, blue, yellow
HabitatTropical rainforests, forest understory, often near streams
Geographic RangeCentral America (Mexico to Panama) and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil)
Host PlantsPoorly documented, likely various understory plants such as Miconia (Melastomataceae)
Flight PeriodThroughout the year in tropical regions, with multiple broods
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike all butterflies, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa (chrysalis), and adult. Larvae feed on specific host plants before pupating.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the dark brown forewings with a single large eyespot and the striking iridescent blue hindwings, each also marked with an eyespot.
Description
This butterfly features dark brown forewings with a prominent yellow-ringed black eyespot, contrasting sharply with brilliant iridescent blue hindwings that also bear a smaller eyespot.
