Parides erithalion
Parides erithalion
| Variable Cattleheart | |
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| Species: | P. erithalion
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| Parides erithalion (Boisduval, 1836)
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The Variable Cattleheart (Parides erithalion) is a species of butterfly. It belongs in the family Papilionidae. It is found in North America and South America.[1]
Description
The upper side of the wings is black. The hind wing (bottom wing) has a row of red spots. The underside of the wings is also black. The hind wing has a row of pink and whitish-colored spots.[1]
Life cycle
The eggs are a brownish color. The caterpillar is brownish-black. It has white and reddish-brown areas.
Host plants
The Variable Cattleheart feeds on Aristolochia cordiflora.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Jeffrey Glassberg (2007). A Swift Guide to the Butterflies of Mexico and Central America. Sunstreak Books Inc. ISBN 1424-30915-8
Other websites
- Parides at Butterflies of America Archived 2008-08-20 at the Wayback Machine
- Larval food plant information sorted by plant
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