Lycisca Metalmark
Common NameLycisca Metalmark
Scientific NameLycisca lycisca
FamilyRiodinidae
SubfamilyRiodininae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsblack, orange
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (from Mexico to Brazil)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely various dicotyledonous plants
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, peaking during wet seasons
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis, with eggs laid on host plants, larvae feeding on leaves, and pupating into a chrysalis before emerging as an adult.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, dark wings with broad and striking orange bands, and the characteristic darting flight and open-wing perching behavior typical of metalmark butterflies.
Description
A small butterfly characterized by its dark, almost black wings prominently marked with bright orange transverse bands across both forewings and hindwings.
