Pterodecta felderi
Common NamePterodecta felderi
Scientific NamePterodecta felderi
FamilyRiodinidae
SubfamilyRiodininae
Wingspan (mm)32
Primary Colorsbrown, orange, black, white
HabitatTropical rainforests, forest understory
Geographic RangeSouth America (Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical habitats, likely multiple broods
Lifecycle NotesLike most butterflies, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. Specific larval host plants for this species are not well-documented.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the distinctive orange and black patch on the forewing underside, contrasting with the cryptic mottled brown hindwing. The somewhat falcate (hooked) forewing apex is also characteristic.
Description
This small butterfly displays a mottled brown underside with a prominent, vibrant orange patch on the forewing, bordered by black, and accented with small white spots. The hindwing is primarily mottled brown, providing camouflage.
