Corinna Daggerwing
Common NameCorinna Daggerwing
Scientific NameMarpesia corinna
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyCyrestinae
Wingspan (mm)60
Primary Colorsbrown, orange, purple
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeMexico, Central America, and northern South America (e.g., Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Brazil)
Host PlantsFicus
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are typically spiny and feed on Ficus species, pupating into a chrysalis before emerging as an adult.
Identification TipsKey features include the broad orange band on the forewings, the vibrant iridescent purple on the hindwings, and the distinctive long, sharp tails on the hindwings.
Description
This butterfly features dark brown forewings with a prominent orange band, and iridescent purple hindwings that extend into long, pointed, 'dagger-like' tails.
