Archonias
Archonias brassolis
The Cattleheart White
Andrew V. Z. Brower
Introduction
Archonias brassolis is a surprising "white" butterfly, being primarily black, with red hindwing patches and white forewing patches. It is geographically variable, some forms being remarkable mimics of various Parides "cattleheart" swallowtails, and others bearing a strong resemblance to members of the red and yellow rayed Heliconius species (Nymphalidae). It is likely that these butterflies are themselves unpalatable and thus Müllerian mimics. The larvae feed on mistletoe (Loranthaceae) and are gregarious.
References
Braby MF, and Trueman JWH. 2006. Evolution of larval host plant associations and adaptive radiation in pierid butterflies. J. Evol. Biol. 19: 1677-1690 + appendix.
Title Illustrations
| Scientific Name | Archonias brassolis tereas |
|---|---|
| Location | Selva Negra, Nicaragua |
| Specimen Condition | Live Specimen |
| Identified By | Andrew V. Z. Brower |
| Life Cycle Stage | adult |
| View | ventral |
| Source | Tereas Cattleheart Mimic-White |
| Source Collection | Neotropical Butterflies |
| Copyright | © 2003 Richard Lehman |
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