Crimson Patch
Common NameCrimson Patch
Scientific NameChlosyne janais
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyNymphalinae
Wingspan (mm)55
Primary Colorsblack, orange, white
HabitatOpen woodlands, forest edges, clearings, and suburban areas
Geographic RangeSouthern Texas, Mexico, Central America
Host PlantsAnisacanthus wrightii, Acanthus species
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical areas; multiple broods from spring to fall in northern parts of its range
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid in clusters, and the larvae are gregarious, spiny, and feed on host plants before pupating into a chrysalis.
Identification TipsEasily identified by the striking contrast of its black wings with the prominent, bright orange patch on the hindwings and the scattered white spots across both forewings and hindwings.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly characterized by its velvety black wings, a large, vibrant orange patch on the hindwings, and numerous white spots on the forewings and outer margins of the hindwings.
