Tailed Cecropian

Historis acheronta

Historis acheronta is a species of butterfly found in Central and South America.
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Appearance

Upperside of forewing is red-orange at the base with wide black margins and 5-7 white spots near apex. Hindwing has a short sharp tail; upper surface is dull brown.
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Naming

Common name: Dashwing
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Distribution

Brazil north through Mexico; Greater Antilles. A rare stray to southern Florida.
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Behavior

Adults are swift, strong fliers and rest on tree trunks head downward with their wings held closed. Males perch on trees to wait for females. Eggs are laid singly on terminal leaves of the host.

Habitat

Tropical forests

Food

Caterpillar Hosts: Tree and shrub Cecropia in the fig family (Moraceae).
Adult Food: Decaying fruit.

References:

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http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/species/Historis-acheronta
Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionArthropoda
ClassInsecta
OrderLepidoptera
FamilyNymphalidae
GenusHistoris
SpeciesHistoris acheronta
Photographed in
Brazil
Colombia
Costa Rica