| Isabella Longwing (Eueides isabella) (Stoll, 1781) |
| Synonyms: Eueides anaxa, Eueides cleobaea, Eueides dianasa, Eueides pellucida, Eueides hippolinus, Eueides imitans, Eueides zorcaon, Nereis dianasa, Isabella's Longwing, Isabella's heliconian |
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Eueides isabella occurs in the Neotropics: from Mexico to southeastern Brazil and Paraguay, in Trinidad, and the Greater Antilles (e.g., Cuba, Hispaniola, and Puerto Rico); sporadically extends north to central Texas. It inhabits tropical and subtropical forest, savanna, and scrubland from sea level to 1,500 m. The wings are dark brown, with orange bands and yellowish marks; wingspan 62-90 mm. Adults feed on nectar, e.g., of Lantana spp. and Bidens pilosa, and the caterpillar on passion-vines (Passiflora), e.g., P. platyloba and P. ambigua.
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