Red Rim
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Common NameRed Rim
Scientific NameBiblis hyperia
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyBiblidinae
Wingspan (mm)65
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsblack, orange, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings, gardens
Geographic RangeSouthern United States (stray), Mexico, Central America, South America
Host PlantsTragia volubilis, other Euphorbiaceae
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, seasonal in temperate zones
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Larvae are spiny, typically black with yellow or red markings, and pupate into green or brown chrysalides.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive combination of velvety black wings, a broad, bright red-orange band on the hindwings, and a row of white spots on the forewings.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with velvety black wings, featuring a prominent crimson-orange band across the hindwings and a series of white spots along the forewing margins.
