Orobia Crescent
Common NameOrobia Crescent
Scientific NameTegosa orobia
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyNymphalinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsorange, black
HabitatForest edges, clearings, open woodlands, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (from Mexico south to Argentina)
Host PlantsRuellia spp. (Acanthaceae)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple broods
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis, with larvae feeding on species of Ruellia. The chrysalis is typically green or brown, camouflaged among vegetation.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive orange and black coloration with prominent crescent-shaped markings on the forewings. The underside often has a similar pattern but may be paler.
Description
This butterfly features vibrant orange wings heavily marked with intricate dark brown to black patterns, including crescent shapes along the forewing margins and wavy lines on the hindwings.
