Temenis laothoe

Cramer, 1779

Orange Banner

Temenis laothoe, commonly known as the Orange Banner, is a in the Nymphalidae, Biblidinae. It is distributed across much of the Neotropical region, with records from North and South America. The species is relatively well-documented through citizen science observations, with over 2,900 records on iNaturalist. It inhabits tropical and subtropical environments, including forest edges and disturbed .

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Temenis laothoe: /tɛˈmɛnɪs ˈlaʊθi/

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Habitat

Forest edges and disturbed in tropical and subtropical regions; recorded at road margins and near human settlements.

Distribution

Neotropical region: present in North America and South America. Specific localities include Cimitarra, Los Santos, Piedecuesta, Puerto Parra, Villavicencio, Yopal (Colombia), and Parque Nacional Natural Serranía de Chiribiquete.

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Common name

Orange Banner

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