cattleheart white
Common Namecattleheart white
Scientific NameParides iphidamas
FamilyPapilionidae
SubfamilyPapilioninae
Wingspan (mm)75
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsblack, white, pink
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeMexico to Panama (Central America)
Host PlantsAristolochia species
Flight PeriodYear-round (multiple broods)
Flight Stylegliding
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically dark with fleshy tubercles and feed exclusively on toxic *Aristolochia* vines, making the adult butterfly unpalatable to predators.
Identification TipsKey features include black wings with white forewing spots and prominent pink hindwing patches, often accompanied by red markings on the body.
Description
This butterfly has velvety black wings with a band of white spots on the forewings and large, vibrant pink patches on the hindwings. Its body is black with red markings.
