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White Peacock
Anartia jatrophae
34.4, -119.703
Field Notes
Description:
The White Peacock is a striking butterfly that can be common in Central America and the Caribbean. It can also be seen in the south eastern United States and Texas. This is not a west coast butterfly and I had never seen it before, not even in southern Mexico. These were bred for the Butterfly House of the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History in California, and were wonderful to watch up close. The first two pictures are of the male and female. The butterflies were offered an abundance of flowers and running water in small streams and fountains. They were also offered slices of oranges, which were extremely popular with all the species (last picture).
Family Nymphalidae.
Habitat:
Butterfly House, Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, Santa Barbara, California.
Notes:
For all stages of the life cycle, see:
http://www.butterflyfacts.net/butterfly-facts/butterfly-book/white-peac…
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