Linda Emperor
Common NameLinda Emperor
Scientific NameDoxocopa linda
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyApaturinae
Wingspan (mm)65
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsblack, orange, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeMexico to Brazil
Host PlantsCeltis spp. (hackberry trees)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, with multiple broods
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: eggs laid on host plants, larvae feed on leaves, pupate into a chrysalis, and emerge as adult butterflies.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its dark wings with a broad, diagonal white band on the forewing and prominent orange bands on both forewings and hindwings. The wing shape is also characteristic of the genus.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with dark brown to black wings, featuring prominent orange bands on both forewings and hindwings, and a diagonal white band across the forewings.
