Isabella's Longwing
Common NameIsabella's Longwing
Scientific NameEueides isabella
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyHeliconiinae
Wingspan (mm)65
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsblack, orange
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (from Mexico south to Brazil)
Host PlantsPassiflora platyloba, Passiflora vitifolia, Passiflora ambigua
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylegliding
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are spiny and feed on various passion vines (Passifloraceae). Pupae are cryptic, often resembling dead leaves or twigs.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its black wings with prominent, broad orange-yellow bands, including a diagonal band on the forewing and a median band on the hindwing. Its flight is typically slow and deliberate.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with elongated wings, predominantly black with striking orange-yellow bands across both forewings and hindwings.
