Perilla Crescent
Common NamePerilla Crescent
Scientific NameCastilia perilla
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyMelitaeinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsblack, orange, yellow
HabitatForest edges, clearings, open woodlands, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (from Mexico southwards)
Host PlantsRuellia species, Acanthaceae family plants
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple broods
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; eggs are laid on host plants, larvae feed on leaves, pupate into a chrysalis, and emerge as adults.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinct large orange patch on the hindwings and inner forewings, combined with a bright, somewhat rectangular yellow patch on the outer forewings, all set against a black background.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with black wings featuring a prominent orange patch across the hindwings and inner forewings, complemented by a bright yellow patch on the outer forewings.
