Blue-frosted Banner (female) (Catonephele numilia esite)

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Description:

The Blue-frosted Banner, Blue-frosted Catone, Grecian Shoemaker, or Stoplight Catone (Catonephele numilia) is a butterfly of the Nymphalidae family found in Central and South America.

There is sexual dimorphism in the adults, with the males being black with six orange dots on the dorsal surface of the wings, whereas females are black with a light yellow band across the centre of the fore wings.

It can live a month. Adults feed on rotten fruits.

Habitat:

This butterfly usually flies along the ground and close to the ripe fruits and flowers.

Reference Links:

Catonephele numilia, Catonephele numilia esite (live adults)

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