Ortilia orthia
Common NameOrtilia orthia
Scientific NameOrtilia orthia
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyBiblidinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorsdark brown, cream, orange
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America
Host PlantsAcanthaceae
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis, with eggs laid on host plants, larvae feeding on leaves, pupating into a chrysalis, and emerging as an adult butterfly.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its dark brown wings with a broad, contrasting cream-white band extending across both forewings and hindwings, along with scattered orange-yellow spots.
Description
A dark brown butterfly featuring a prominent cream-white band across both forewings and hindwings, complemented by several smaller orange-yellow spots, particularly on the forewing apex and hindwing margins.
