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