Ivory Purplewing
Common NameIvory Purplewing
Scientific NameEunica eburnea
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyBiblidinae
Wingspan (mm)52.5
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America
Host PlantsPaullinia, Serjania
Flight PeriodYear-round
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike other brush-footed butterflies, it undergoes complete metamorphosis, with larvae feeding on specific host plants before pupating and emerging as adults.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive mottled brown and grey underside with prominent white patches when at rest. The iridescent purple-blue upperside, when visible in flight, is also a key identifier.
Description
This butterfly, shown with its wings closed, displays a mottled brown and grey underside with prominent white patches on the hindwings, providing excellent camouflage. The upperside, not visible here, is typically an iridescent purple-blue.
