Separated Stripestreak
Common NameSeparated Stripestreak
Scientific NameDynamine postverta
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyBiblidinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsblack, white, orange
HabitatTropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeCentral America to South America (Mexico to Brazil and Argentina)
Host PlantsDalechampia spp.
Flight PeriodYear-round
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: eggs laid on host plants, larvae (caterpillars) feed on *Dalechampia* species, pupates into a chrysalis, and emerges as an adult butterfly.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the bold black and creamy-white striped pattern on the hindwing underside, often with an orange streak. Its rapid, darting flight is also characteristic.
Description
This butterfly features a distinctive pattern of alternating black and creamy-white stripes on the underside of its hindwings, often highlighted by a prominent orange streak near the body. The upperside is typically dark with iridescent blue or green markings.
