Hubner's Epiphile
Common NameHubner's Epiphile
Scientific NameEpiphile hubneri
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyBiblidinae
Wingspan (mm)55
Primary Colorsorange, black, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America
Host PlantsEuphorbiaceae family plants
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis, with larvae feeding on host plants, typically in the Euphorbiaceae family, before pupating into a chrysalis.
Identification TipsLook for the prominent orange and black striped pattern on the upperside of the wings, especially the forewings, which also feature small white spots near the tip.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly characterized by its striking orange wings boldly patterned with broad black stripes and distinct white spots near the forewing apex.
