Rusty-tipped Page
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Common NameRusty-tipped Page
Scientific NameSiproeta epaphus
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyNymphalinae
Wingspan (mm)75
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsorange, black, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings, gardens
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America, occasionally southern North America
Host PlantsRuellia
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple broods
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa (chrysalis), and adult. Larvae feed on plants in the genus Ruellia.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its bold black, orange, and white banding on the upperside, particularly the broad orange forewing band and the narrower orange hindwing band. The serrated wing margins and cryptic underside are also key features.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with striking black wings, featuring broad orange bands on the forewings and hindwings, separated by a white band. The underside is cryptically patterned for camouflage.
