Eresia datis
Common NameEresia datis
Scientific NameEresia datis
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyNymphalinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorsblack, pale blue, white
HabitatTropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeMexico to northern South America
Host PlantsRuellia
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar) feeding on host plants, pupa (chrysalis), and adult butterfly.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its black wings with broad, translucent pale blue bands on both forewings and hindwings, and small white submarginal spots on the hindwings. Yellow-tipped antennae are also characteristic of the genus.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with black wings featuring prominent translucent pale blue bands across both forewings and hindwings, and small white submarginal spots on the hindwings.
