Four-spotted Sailor
Common NameFour-spotted Sailor
Scientific NameDynamine postverta
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyBiblidinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorswhite, brown, dark brown, blue
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings, gardens
Geographic RangeMexico to Brazil and Argentina
Host PlantsDalechampia
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae are typically spiny and feed on leaves, eventually forming a chrysalis for pupation.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive white and dark brown striped pattern, especially the two large, ringed eyespots on the ventral hindwing. The dorsal forewings (not fully visible here) exhibit a strong iridescent blue.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with striking white and dark brown striped patterns on its wings. The ventral hindwings feature two prominent black eyespots ringed with brown, while the forewings display white spots and hints of iridescent blue.
