Proneus Cattleheart
Common NameProneus Cattleheart
Scientific NameParides proneus
FamilyPapilionidae
SubfamilyPapilioninae
Wingspan (mm)80
Primary Colorsblack, white, red
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges
Geographic RangeSoutheastern Brazil
Host PlantsAristolochia species
Flight PeriodYear-round, more common in warmer months
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on Aristolochia host plants. Larvae are typically dark and feed on the host plant, eventually pupating into a chrysalis.
Identification TipsKey features include the broad white band on the forewing, the distinct row of bright red spots on the hindwing, and the presence of short tails. Red markings on the body are also characteristic.
Description
A medium-sized black swallowtail featuring a prominent white band across the forewing and a series of bright red spots on the hindwing, which also has short tails.
