Juditha caucana
Common NameJuditha caucana
Scientific NameJuditha caucana
FamilyRiodinidae
SubfamilyRiodininae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsdark brown, white, orange
HabitatTropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeColombia (Cauca Valley)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely various dicotyledonous plants
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Lifecycle NotesLike other Riodinidae, it undergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically flattened and may have associations with ants (myrmecophily) in some species.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its dark brown wings with a prominent, irregular white median band and orange markings on the hindwing margins. The somewhat angular wing shape is also characteristic.
Description
This butterfly has dark brown wings with a broad, irregular white band extending across both forewings and hindwings. The outer margins of the hindwings feature a series of small orange-brown spots.
