Lysimnia Tigerwing
Common NameLysimnia Tigerwing
Scientific NameMechanitis lysimnia
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyIthomiini
Wingspan (mm)60
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsorange, yellow, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings, gardens
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (from Mexico to Brazil and Argentina)
Host PlantsSolanum spp.
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Females lay white, spindle-shaped eggs in clusters on the underside of host plant leaves, as seen in the image. Larvae feed on Solanaceae plants.
Identification TipsIdentify by the bold black stripes on an orange and yellow background, particularly the broad black band across the forewing and the row of small white spots along the black wing margins. The yellow patches on the forewing are also characteristic.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with striking orange, yellow, and black striped wings, featuring a prominent black border with a row of white dots. The forewings have distinct yellow patches.
