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Banded Peacock
Anartia fatima
20.2629, -87.3884
Field Notes
Description:
The Banded Peacock or Princesa Roja is a tropical butterfly that has been known to also colonize in southern Texas. They are sun loving butterflies and are most active in the morning.
Habitat:
Southern Texas, Mexico - Central America. Subtropical open fields, disturbed areas, orchards. Host Plants: Wild Petunia (Ruellia) & plants in the Acanthaceae family.
Notes:
This was the more common appearance of these butterflies - faded & worn compared to this freshly emerged spotting http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/8552760
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedJanuary 31, 2012
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