Scarlet Peacock

Description:

A colourful nymphalid butterfly. The underside of the wings is patterned in a light brown.

Habitat:

This butterfly is found in disturbed habitats such as gardens, forest clearings, orchards, roadsides, fields and pastures. It also occurs in primary rainforest, along riverbanks and in glades. Anartia amathea is active on warm overcast days as well as in sunshine, and will fly even during light rain showers. In sunny weather the adults spend a lot of time sitting perching on the foliage of bushes with their wings held erect; but are easily disturbed and difficult to approach. In dull or cool conditions, particularly in the early morning, they will bask for long periods on low foliage.

Notes:

The Scarlet Peacock Butterfly (Anartia amathea) is a species of nymphalid butterfly, found throughout much of South America and the Caribbean.