Siseme aristoteles
Common NameSiseme aristoteles
Scientific NameSiseme aristoteles
FamilyRiodinidae
SubfamilyRiodininae
Wingspan (mm)38
Primary Colorsblack, blue, orange, white
HabitatMontane forests, cloud forests, forest edges
Geographic RangeAndes of South America (e.g., Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia)
Host PlantsUnknown for this specific species; Riodinidae larvae feed on a variety of plants including Melastomataceae, Rubiaceae, and Fabaceae
Flight PeriodYear-round in suitable tropical montane habitats, with potential seasonal peaks
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis (egg, larva, pupa, adult). Larvae are typically herbivorous, feeding on host plants, and pupate into a chrysalis before emerging as an adult butterfly.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its dark wings with a subtle blue-green iridescence, particularly on the head and thorax, and the striking orange-red patches containing white spots on the lower hindwings.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with dark, almost black wings, featuring a subtle iridescent blue-green sheen on the body and along the wing veins, and prominent orange-red patches with small white spots on the hindwing tornus.
