Latin Etymology: Chlosyne (?) janais (?)
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Larvae of Crimson Patch (Chlosyne janais) at Alajuela, Costa Rice - November 2025 |
Featured Subspecies: ?
Weight: ? / Length: ? / Wingspan: 4.8-6.7cm
NO UK STATUS / IUCN Red List: Not Yet Evaluated
A widespread species found from Texas to Columbia, limited at the Northernmost edge of its range by cold weather periodically killing off populations which then repopulate from insects from the south. The caterpillars feed primarily on acanthus.
Related Species:
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Nymphalidae
Genus: Chlosyne
SUBSPECIES: ?
- Sighting Locations -
COSTA RICA
A widespread resident
- COSTA RICA 2025 TRIP: Seen at Alajuela
Further Notes: BirdForum Opus, IUCN Red List, RSPB, Wikipedia, Xeno-canto
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