Cethosia biblis

Red Lacewing

Basic Information

General information

Family: “Nymphalidae”
Sub Family: “Heliconiinae”
Estimated Lifespan 8 Days

Garden Specific Information

Estimated Number In Flight: 0
Total Number of Pupae Received: 1730
First Flown On: 01/06/03
Last Flown On: 10/12/24

Species Range:

“Asia”

Host plants:

Passiflora chinchinensis

Food Source

This butterfly is a nectar feeder and will visit a variety of flowers.

Habitat

This butterfly can be found in sub-tropical forests.

Life history

Eggs are laid in clusters on all parts of the hostplant.

Flights

The Red Lacewing can be found in flight year-round.

Fun Facts

This species is sexually dimorphic, meaning males and females look different.