Rusty-tipped Page
Siproeta epaphus
Species Statistics
Lifespan
2–3 weeks
In Flight
13
Family
Nymphalidae
Subfamily
Charaxinae
Geographic Range
South America
Habitat & Behavior
The Rusty Tip is found in wet subtropical forests, especially along the forest edge and river banks.
Fun Facts
Fun Fact
While they are not considered to be a native of the Unitied States there have been a couple of reports of strays that made their way into the border states. The Malachite (Siprotea stelenes) and the Rusty Tip are closely related and while the adults look fairly different their chrysilides look almost the same.