Goatweed Butterfly, Anaea andria <LEP135>
The caterpillar’s host plant is goatweed, from which the name
derives. It occurs commonly in the
Southeast. The female shown is tawny
orange above with brown along the edges and invading the wings. Individuals in the rainy season have
longer tails that are colored violet, and more pointed wingtips than those of
drier months. Goatweed Butterflies
are rapid flies, but are attracted to rotting fruit. |