Lamplight Actinote
Common NameLamplight Actinote
Scientific NameActinote pellenea
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyHeliconiinae
Wingspan (mm)50
Primary Colorsblue, orange, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeSouth America (Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina)
Host PlantsEupatorium spp.
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid in clusters. Larvae are gregarious, spiny, and aposematic, feeding on Asteraceae. Pupae are suspended head-down.
Identification TipsDistinguished by the combination of dark blue hindwings and the large, bright orange-red patch on the forewings, contrasting with a black body.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with a black body, featuring striking dark blue hindwings and forewings with a prominent orange-red patch near the base.
