Parides arcas

Family

Papilionidae

Genus

Parides

Specie

arcas

Forewing Length

male 35-39 mm / female 40-42 mm

Range

Mexico to Venezuela. Subspecies: Mexico to Costa Rica.

Host Plant

Aristolochia (Aristolochiaceae).

Pupa Stage

Approximately 15 days.

Pupa Description

Pale green with a yellow wash on abdomen and wings.

Adults Description

Sexes dimorphic. Both sexes can be distinguished from all other Parides by a pink fringe on the hindwing.

Habits Description

Occurs from sea level to 1,400 m on both Pacific and Atlantic slopes of Costa Rica in association with all forest habitats. Both sexes fly along forest edges, hedgerows in open areas, or in the forest, and visit a wide variety of flowers.

Special Thanks to Dr. Philip J. Devries

He researched nature for a long time in a huge effort to open our eyes to some impressive details making possible a deeper comprehension of entomology.

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