Reddish Mapwing
Common NameReddish Mapwing
Scientific NameCatonephele numilia
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyBiblidinae
Wingspan (mm)60
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsblack, white, orange, brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (from Mexico to Brazil and Argentina)
Host PlantsAlchornea, Dalechampia, Tragia
Flight PeriodYear-round
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae are spiny, and pupae are typically green or brown, camouflaged.
Identification TipsFemales are identified by white forewing spots and reddish-orange hindwings. Males have iridescent blue spots on the forewings. The scalloped hindwing margin is characteristic.
Description
This butterfly features black forewings with prominent white spots, and reddish-orange hindwings with a scalloped margin and black markings.
