Isabella's Longwing
Common NameIsabella's Longwing
Scientific NameEueides isabella
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyHeliconiinae
Wingspan (mm)75
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsorange, black, yellow
HabitatTropical rainforests, forest edges, clearings, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeMexico through Central America to South America (Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay, Argentina)
Host PlantsPassiflora vitifolia, Passiflora platyloba, Passiflora ambigua
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylegliding
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesFemales lay single eggs on the young leaves or tendrils of various passion flower species. The larvae are spiny and feed on the host plant, eventually forming a camouflaged chrysalis that often resembles a dead leaf.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the prominent broad orange stripes on black wings, especially the solid orange bands on the hindwings and the distinct yellow spots near the apex of the forewings.
Description
This butterfly has elongated black wings adorned with broad, vibrant orange stripes across both forewings and hindwings, complemented by a few yellow spots near the forewing tips.
