Animals Details

Scientific Name
Badamia exclamationis
Category
Insect
Created on Date
2024-10-04 16:37:39
Common Name
Browen Awl
Synonym(s)
Browen Awl
Family
Hesperiidae
Status
Live
Description

Eantis exclamationis, the Bahamian Exclamationis, is a butterfly species endemic to the Bahamas. Its wingspan measures 25-35 mm. The upper wings are dark brown with orange or yellow markings, resembling an exclamation mark, while the lower wings display brown with orange or yellow spots.

This butterfly inhabits open areas, including beaches, gardens, and woodland edges. Active during warm weather, they feed on nectar from flowers. Males engage in territorial battles, while females lay eggs on host plants, typically grasses and shrubs.

The life cycle consists of four stages: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa (chrysalis), and adult. Caterpillars feed on specific plants

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