Epimenes Banner
Common NameEpimenes Banner
Scientific NameEpiphile epimenes
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyBiblidinae
Wingspan (mm)65
Primary Colorsblue, black, orange
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (from Mexico to Brazil)
Host PlantsCroton
Flight PeriodYear-round
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis (egg, larva, pupa, adult). Larvae are typically spiny, and pupae are often camouflaged. Host plants for larvae are primarily in the Euphorbiaceae family, such as Croton species.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its striking iridescent blue upperside with broad black borders and a prominent orange-brown band with small white spots near the apex of the forewing. The underside is cryptic brown.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with brilliant iridescent blue central patches on its wings, bordered by broad black margins and distinctive orange-brown submarginal bands on the forewings.
