Pale Cracker
Common NamePale Cracker
Scientific NameHamadryas amphichloe
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyBiblidinae
Wingspan (mm)65
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, black, pale blue, orange
HabitatTropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (from Mexico to Brazil)
Host PlantsDalechampia scandens, Dalechampia triphylla
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on the leaves of host plants. Larvae feed on the leaves, developing through several instars before pupating. Adults emerge from the chrysalis.
Identification TipsIdentified by its distinctive cryptic coloration, prominent orange-ringed eyespots on the forewings, and the characteristic 'cracking' sound it makes with its wings during flight.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with a cryptic pattern of grey, brown, and black wavy lines and spots, featuring prominent orange-ringed eyespots on the forewings and hints of pale blue on the hindwings.
