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The Antillean Daggerwing Butterfly (Marpesia Eleuchea) is a beautiful butterfly in the family Nymphalidae. They are bright orange with heavy black stripes. They have a wingspan of 2 5/8-3 1/4 inches. Adult Antillean Daggerwing butterflies feed on the nectar of various flowers, including Tournefortia, Cordia, Lantana, and Eupatorium species. The Antillean Daggerwing butterfly’s preferred habitat is tropical woodlands and clearings. These beautiful butterflies can be found in the West Indies, Florida Keys, and Cuba. What a beauty to look at!
