Nauplius crescent
Common NameNauplius crescent
Scientific NamePhyciodes nauplius
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyNymphalinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorsdark brown, white
HabitatOpen woodlands, forest edges, clearings, meadows, and along streams.
Geographic RangeSouth America (e.g., Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia)
Host Plantsvarious plants in the Asteraceae family
Flight PeriodMultiple broods throughout the year in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, spiny larva (caterpillar), pupa (chrysalis), and adult butterfly.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its dark wings with broad, contrasting white bands and spots, especially the prominent white band on the hindwing.
Description
A small to medium-sized butterfly with dark brown to black wings adorned with prominent white bands and spots across both forewings and hindwings.
