Melanisans Actinote
Common NameMelanisans Actinote
Scientific NameActinote melanisans
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyHeliconiinae
Wingspan (mm)55
Primary Colorsorange, black, yellow
HabitatGrasslands, open fields, forest edges, and disturbed areas
Geographic RangeSoutheastern Brazil, Paraguay, and northeastern Argentina
Host PlantsAsteraceae (e.g., Eupatorium, Mikania)
Flight PeriodMultiple broods throughout the year in its tropical range
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are gregarious and spiny, typically feeding on plants in the Asteraceae family. Pupae are usually suspended.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its dark wings with a specific pattern of orange-yellow stripes and patches, and distinct yellow apical spots on the forewings. The dark venation through the orange areas is characteristic.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with dark brown to black wings, featuring prominent orange-yellow stripes and patches on the hindwings and central forewings, complemented by distinct yellow spots near the forewing apex.
