Banded Peacock Butterfly, Costa Rica


πŸ” Banded Peacock Butterfly | Anartia fatima πŸ¦‹

πŸ“ Seen in Alajuela, Costa Rica πŸ‡¨πŸ‡·

πŸ’¬ This butterfly can be found in South Texas, Mexico, and Central America, but is primarily studied in Costa Rica. This species prefers subtropical climates and areas with high humidity, such as near rivers. It is nontoxic to predators, so it is often targeted by enemies such as birds, lizards, frogs, spiders, and other insects.


Also Known as:

White-Banded Peacock, Fatima

Size:

Weight: 0.115 grams

Length: 27-30 mm

Coloration:

dark brown wings with a bold light-colored (white or yellow) median band running across both the forewing and hindwing.

Life Span

16 – 21 days

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