Common Phanus

Wing span:

Identification: The wings are dark brown with distinctive transparent central markings and five transparent subapical spots on the forewings. The hindwings have two central oblique bands consisting of five transparent spots each and one large transparent spot at the base of the wings. The body has two vertical white lines on underside. 

Variation:

Behaviour:

Habitat:

Larval food plantSwartzia cubensis (Warren et al., 2013)

Adult food:

Reported from: Georgetown (Region 4), Orealla (Region 6), Bartica (Region 7), Atta Jungle Lodge, Iwokrama Mt. & TropenBos Forest Reserve (Region 8), Kanuku Mts., Rewa Eco-Lodge, Sipu River & Two Hat Mt. (Region 9)