Guatemalan Catone
Common NameGuatemalan Catone
Scientific NameCatonephele numilia
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyBiblidinae
Wingspan (mm)65
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsblack, orange
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeMexico, Central America, and South America (south to Brazil and Argentina)
Host PlantsAlchornea, Dalechampia
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Larvae are typically spiny, and pupae are camouflaged, often green or brown.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the prominent, wavy orange band on a black background. Males typically display this orange banding, while females may have white or yellow bands.
Description
A striking medium-sized butterfly with velvety black wings adorned by a broad, wavy, bright orange band extending across both forewings and hindwings, with small reddish-orange patches at the hindwing tips.
