This week’s Butterfly of the Week is special because it’s the first time we’ve ever featured this stunning species! While this isn’t the first time we’ve had it inside SOAR, it is the first time we’ve had so many emerge all at once! This week, keep your eyes peeled for a real showstopper—the juno silverspot. With its bold colors and speedy flight, this butterfly isn’t shy, but it might take a little patience to spot among the fluttering crowd in our pavilion.
Check out some fun facts about the juno silverspot below before your visit!
Fun Facts:
- The juno silverspot belongs to the Nymphalidae family, also known as the brush-footed butterflies.
- Its natural range stretches from the southern United States to South America, often found in open, sunny habitats.
- Adult juno silverspots feed on nectar from a variety of flowers and play a role in pollination.
- With its wings open, you’ll see striking orange and black bands with a hint of iridescent blue.
- Wingspan ranges from 2.5 to 3 inches, making it a medium-sized but very eye-catching butterfly.
- While the upper sides of the wings are bright, the undersides are much more muted, offering camouflage when resting. The silver spots on the underside of the wings are also able to reflect light.
To visit SOAR and see the juno silverspot in person, click here.
