Rounded Banner
Common NameRounded Banner
Scientific NameAdelpha iphiclus
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyLimenitidinae
Wingspan (mm)55
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorswhite, orange, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (from Mexico south to Brazil and Argentina)
Host PlantsPsychotria
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylegliding
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae are typically cryptic, often with spines, and pupae are suspended by a cremaster.
Identification TipsKey features include the broad, rounded orange-red band on the white underwing, bordered by black. The overall 'sister' pattern of dark upperwings with white and orange bands is also characteristic.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with white underwings featuring a prominent, rounded orange-red band bordered by black across both the forewing and hindwing. The upper forewing is dark with white markings.
