Cloud-forest King
Common NameCloud-forest King
Scientific NameDoxocopa laure
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyApaturinae
Wingspan (mm)55
Primary Colorsblack, magenta, white
HabitatCloud forests, tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests
Geographic RangeMexico, Central America, and northern South America (Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia)
Host PlantsCeltis
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on host plants from the genus Celtis, typically green and camouflaged. Pupae are also green and blend with foliage.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive iridescent magenta patches on the forewings combined with a dark background and a row of white spots on the outer wing margins.
Description
A striking butterfly with dark brown to black wings, featuring prominent iridescent magenta patches on the forewings and a series of white spots along the outer margins of both forewings and hindwings.
