AnimaliaIUCN NEApproved Recent Sighting
Urania fulgens
Green-banded urania
Walker, 1854
Detailed Texts Multi-lang
Diurnal moth with spectacular colors, featuring black wings crossed by iridescent green-blue bands and white fringes.
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Other Names (Global)
Polilla de la puesta del solGreen-banded urania
Taxonomy
PhylumArthropoda
ClassInsecta
OrderLepidoptera
FamilyUraniidae
GenusUrania
Taxonomic AuthorityWalker, 1854
Ecology & Status
Origin
Native
Population Trend
Stable
Breeding Season
Year Round
Trophic Role
Herbivore
Recent Sightings
Yes
Habitat Summary Multi-lang
Inhabits tropical rainforests from low to medium altitudes from Mexico to Ecuador. Requires host plants, Omphalea spp.Behaviour Multi-lang
Diurnal activity; facultative migrant.Social Activity Multi-lang
Solitary flight, massive congregations during migration.Feeding Guild Multi-lang
Active foraging on nectar-rich flowers.Trophic Chain Details Multi-lang
Specialized herbivore larvae; adult pollinators.Reproductive Behaviour Multi-lang
Complete metamorphosis; eggs on Omphalea vines.Physical Measures
Length (cm)
6.0 - 8.0 cm
Weight (Grams)
0 g
Offspring per cycle50 - 200
Sexual DimorphismYes
Lifespan
Sexual Maturity
0 Months
Gestation / Incubation
10 - 15
Lifespan Estimated
Males0 Months
Females0 Months
Sexual Dimorphism
Males Multi-lang
Slimmer abdomen.
Females Multi-lang
More robust abdomen.
Evolutionary Adaptations Multi-lang
Aposematism: Colors warn of toxicity from ingesting Omphalea plants.
Main Threats Multi-lang
Destruction of forest habitat and fragmentation of Omphalea vines.
Interesting Facts Multi-lang
Spectacular massive seasonal migrations in Central America.