Bug FAQTiger Mimic-Queen
Lycorea halia · Order: Lepidoptera · Family: Nymphalidae
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The butterfly’s wingspan ranges from about 95 to 108 mm. It lives in rainforest habitats and is found from Peru through the Caribbean to Mexico, with occasional strays as far north as Texas.
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How to recognize it
Lycorea halia, also called the tropical milkweed butterfly or tiger-mimic queen, belongs to the nymphalid family in the Danainae subfamily.
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Size
The wingspan is about 95 to 108 mm.
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Where it lives
It inhabits rainforest environments.
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What it eats
Adult butterflies feed on bird droppings. Caterpillars eat the leaves of papaya, fig, tropical milkweed, and Jacaratia.
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Where it comes from
Its range extends from Peru to the Caribbean and Mexico, with occasional individuals reaching Texas.
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Where it is found in the US
Recorded in 2 of 51 states and DC. Most records: Texas, Florida.
Darker = more records. Counts are museum and citizen-science records, not population size.
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Months it is reported in the US
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Questions people ask
Where is the tiger-mimic queen found?
It occurs from Peru through the Caribbean to Mexico, and stray individuals can appear as far north as Texas.
Source: Wikipedia
Same family (Nymphalidae)
Sources
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lycorea_halia
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