Orange Banner
Common NameOrange Banner
Scientific NameTemenis laothoe
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyBiblidinae
Wingspan (mm)55
Primary Colorsorange, brown, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (from Mexico south to Brazil)
Host PlantsCroton spp.
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically spiny and feed on host plants, primarily species of Croton.
Identification TipsLook for its distinctive orange-brown coloration, the single prominent white spot on the forewing, and its characteristic fast, darting flight in tropical forest environments.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with rich orange-brown wings, featuring a prominent white spot on the forewing and a somewhat angular wing shape. The underside often mimics a dead leaf.
