The Banded Orange Butterfly's wings are adorned in vivid orange and jet black. This small wonder, is scientifically known as Dryadula phaetusa and is commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions across the America including South America, Central America and parts of the southern United States. Its habitats include gardens, parks, open woodlands and forest edges. The caterpillars of the Banded Orange Butterfly feed on plants from the passionflower family.
As a diligent pollinator, it contributes to the vitality of ecosystems. Like other butterflies, the Banded Orange butterfly undergoes a complete metamorphosis consisting of four stages: egg, larva, pupa and adult. This butterfly is not listed as a species of concern. However, like many other species, it could face threats from habitat loss, pesticide usage and climate change.
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