Red Cracker (Hamadryas amphinome) (Linnaeus, 1767)

 

Synonyms: Papilio amphinome

 

 

Hamadryas amphinome ranges from Mexico into northern Argentina, and also occurs in the Caribbean, including Cuba. It inhabits edges and clearings of tropical rainforest and dry forest, and secondary scrub; 0-1,500 m. The wings are black with a calico pattern of bright blue spots on the upperside; red on the underside. Adults frequently perch on tree trunks, in a head-downward posture, with the wings flattened against the bark. They feed mainly on rotting fruit; the caterpillar feeds on Dalechampia spp. (Euphorbiaceae).

 

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