Anartia fatima

Banded Peacock

Basic Information

General information

Family: “Nymphalidae”
Sub Family: “Nymphalinae”
Estimated Lifespan 20 Days

Garden Specific Information

Estimated Number In Flight: 0
Total Number of Pupae Received: 866
First Flown On: 10/21/02
Last Flown On: 10/04/19

Species Range:

  • “NorthAmerica” “SouthAmerica”

Host plants:

  • Blechum
  • Justicia
  • Dicliptera
  • Ruellia

Food Source

The adults of this species feed on flower nectar.

Habitat

The Banded Peacock can be found in open and disturbed areas such as fields and orchards.

Life history

Females lay eggs on the sepals and bracts of the flowers of the host plant.

Flights

This butterfly can be found in flight year-round.

Fun Facts

This adults of this species exhibit polymorphism, meaning there are several color and pattern variations that can be found.