Aricoris signata
Scientific NameAricoris signata
FamilyRiodinidae
SubfamilyRiodininae
Wingspan (mm)28
Primary Colorsbrown, white, cream, yellowish-orange
HabitatNeotropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeSouth America (Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina)
Host Plantsvarious broadleaf plants, legumes
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, year-round in warmer parts of its range
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike all butterflies, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. Larvae of Riodinidae are often somewhat flattened.
Identification TipsLook for its small size and the distinctive, complex mottled pattern of brown, white, and cream on the underside of the wings, typical of a metalmark.
Description
A small butterfly with intricately mottled brown, white, and yellowish-orange patterns on the underside of its wings, providing a cryptic appearance against foliage.
