Double-banded Banner
Common NameDouble-banded Banner
Scientific NameTemenis laothoe
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyBiblidinae
Wingspan (mm)55
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorslight blue, red, white, black
HabitatTropical rainforests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeMexico to Central America and northern South America (e.g., Brazil, Peru)
Host PlantsSapium
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike most butterflies, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: eggs are laid on host plants, larvae feed and grow, pupate, and emerge as adults.
Identification TipsKey features for identification are the distinctive pale blue, red, and white banded pattern on the underside of the wings, particularly the two prominent bands (red and white) that give it its common name. The dark forewing apex with a single white spot is also characteristic.
Description
This butterfly displays a striking underside pattern featuring a pale blue central area bordered by prominent red and white bands, with dark brown margins and a white spot on the forewing apex.
