Coenus Sailor
Common NameCoenus Sailor
Scientific NameAdelpha coenus
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyLimenitidinae
Wingspan (mm)50
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorswhite, black, orange
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeMexico to northern South America (e.g., Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil)
Host PlantsRubus
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylegliding
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Larvae feed on the leaves, typically camouflaged, before pupating into a chrysalis from which the adult butterfly emerges.
Identification TipsKey features include the broad white bands on dark wings, the distinct orange patch on the forewing apex, and the predominantly white underside of the hindwing with dark veins.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with dark wings featuring broad white bands across both forewings and hindwings. The forewing also displays a prominent orange patch near the apex, and the hindwing underside is largely white with dark venation.
