Caterpillars feed on flowers and fruits.
One from October-December in South Texas, throughout the year in tropics. A variety of tropical plants including Hibiscus species, Desmodium axillare , and Kohleria tubiflora . Brazil north through Central America to Mexico. Rare stray to South Texas. G5 - Demonstrably secure globally, though it may be quite rare in parts of its range, especially at the periphery.