Size:
Wingspan is 2 3/16 - 3 1/2 inches.

Similar Species:
Monarch

Habitat:
Tropical weedy and open areas.

Range/Abundance:
Accidental and historical in NC only.

Flight Period:
Adult flight data is not known for the region.

Larval Host Plants:
Several tropical plants that are not native to the region. One would not expect to find this species again in the region.

Comments:
Only one historical record not far from Fort Bragg, NC.

These photos were taken in the Magic Wings Butterfly House in Durham, NC.

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