Iphidamas Cattleheart
Parides iphidamas
A velvety black swallowtail with rose-red hindwing spots, the males adding a metallic green patch on the forewings. It flies low and unhurried through the plantings and keeps fluttering while it nectars at flowers. Its bold colors and steady activity make it a standout display species.
- Family
- Papilionidae
- Origin
- Mexico to South America
- Wingspan
- 65–80 mm
- Flight
- Slow, low, fluttering
- Availability
- On request
