Charis cadytis
Common NameCharis cadytis
Scientific NameCharis cadytis
FamilyRiodinidae
SubfamilyRiodininae
Wingspan (mm)25
Primary Colorsdark brown, black, orange, silver
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeCentral America, Northern South America (e.g., Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa (chrysalis), and adult. Larvae are typically somewhat flattened or slug-like.
Identification TipsLook for the small size, dark wings, and the distinctive orange, black-spotted band on the forewing margins, combined with the subtle silvery-blue line on the hindwings.
Description
A small butterfly with dark brown to black wings, featuring a prominent orange band along the outer margin of the forewings adorned with black spots. The hindwings display a subtle submarginal silvery-blue line.
