Orsis Bluewing
Common NameOrsis Bluewing
Scientific NameMyscelia orsis
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyBiblidinae
Wingspan (mm)60
Wing Patterniridescent
Primary Colorsblue, brown, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (from Mexico to Brazil and Argentina)
Host PlantsDalechampia
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically spiny and feed on host plants from the Euphorbiaceae family, pupating into a chrysalis before emerging as an adult butterfly.
Identification TipsLook for the intense, shimmering blue coloration on the upper side of the wings, bordered by dark brown or black. The underside is often cryptic brown, providing camouflage when at rest.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly characterized by its brilliant iridescent blue upperwings, which contrast sharply with dark brown to black margins. The body is dark.
