Actinote negra
Scientific NameActinote negra
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyHeliconiinae
Wingspan (mm)50
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsorange, black
HabitatOpen areas, forest edges, clearings, and disturbed habitats
Geographic RangeSouth America (e.g., Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina)
Host PlantsAsteraceae (e.g., Eupatorium, Mikania, Vernonia)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions; warmer months in subtropical areas
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid in clusters. Larvae are typically gregarious and spiny, feeding on host plants. Pupae are suspended.
Identification TipsIdentified by its distinctive pattern of broad orange bands on a black background, particularly the two prominent bands on the forewing and one on the hindwing. Its slow, fluttering flight is also characteristic.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with black wings featuring prominent, broad, bright orange bands across both the forewings and hindwings. The body is black.
