Unspotted Firewing
Common NameUnspotted Firewing
Scientific NamePyrrhogyra neaera
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyBiblidinae
Wingspan (mm)55
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsblack, orange
HabitatTropical and subtropical rainforests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeMexico, Central America, and northern South America (e.g., Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia)
Host PlantsDalechampia (Euphorbiaceae family)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar) feeding on host plants, pupa (chrysalis), and adult butterfly.
Identification TipsEasily identified by the prominent, unspotted, bright orange band on the dorsal side of its otherwise black forewings.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with velvety black wings featuring a broad, vibrant orange band extending across the forewings.
