Marpesia corita, commonly known as the Corita daggerwing, is a striking species of butterfly belonging to the family Nymphalidae, subfamily Cyrestinae. It is characterized by its long, narrow hindwings that taper into pointed tails resembling daggers—a trait typical of daggerwing butterflies. The upper side of its wings displays a vibrant orange or reddish background crossed with dark brown or black bands, while the underside is more subdued in color, providing effective camouflage against tree bark and leaves. Like many in its genus, Marpesia corita exhibits swift, gliding flight and is most often seen basking with wings open or feeding on rotting fruit.
The Corita daggerwing is primarily found in Central America and the northern parts of South America, including countries such as Mexico, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, and Venezuela. It inhabits tropical and subtropical forests, especially favoring areas with ample sunlight and a rich variety of host plants. It is typically observed at forest edges or in clearings and often frequents mid-elevation zones. While not currently considered threatened, its distribution and population health are closely tied to the condition of forest ecosystems, making habitat preservation crucial for its continued survival.
All our items are carefully delivered to prevent damages on transport, papered items are packaged in glassine envelopes specifying capture/breeding data and location available. CITES certificate will be provided in the specimens required.
HOW WE GRADE OUR LISTINGS (SPECIMENS)
As Insect specimens are natural products, some are bred and some others caught in wild, the quality can vary greatly.
The guide below explains the grading used for specimens in our listings.
A1 No visible imperfections, both antennas, no tearing, scratches or missing part of the wings (or as perfect as you could expect from wild caught specimens), with exception of some leg damage.
A1- Very minor damage, normally restricted to antenna damage or antennae attached separately in the envelope.
A- These specimens have minor damage, such as antenna damage, or minor flight wear such as small scratches, minor sale damage, some minor fraying/chipping around the edges of the wings.
A2 More significant damage, such as major flight wear, small rips, small pieces missing from the wings, damage to the thorax or abdomen.
B or Second Grade These specimens have similar damage to A2 specimens, but to a more significant degree. Usually used as parts replacement or art work material
| SPECIMEN | |
|---|---|
| Country | Mexico |
| Locality | Los Tuxtlas Veracruz |
| Collection type | Wild collected |
| Bio-zone | Neotropical |
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