Cream-spotted Tigerwing
Tithorea harmonia
Species Statistics
Lifespan
14 days
In Flight
None
Family
Nymphalidae
Subfamily
Ithomiinae
Geographic Range
Central/South America
Habitat & Behavior
Its natural habitat includes lowland rainforests, forest edges, and areas with abundant vegetation.
Fun Facts
Fun Fact
A fun fact about Tithorea harmonia, also known as the Harmonia Tiger or Harmina Tiger, is that it gets its striking, tiger-like appearance from its vibrant orange and black wing patterns. These bold colors are not just for show—they serve as a warning to predators. The butterfly’s larvae feed on Passiflora plants, which contain toxins that make both the caterpillars and adult butterflies distasteful to predators.