Parides erithalion

The Variable Cattleheart (Parides erithalion) is a species of butterfly.  It belongs in the family Papilionidae.  It is found in North America and South America.Jeffrey Glassberg (2007).  A Swift Guide to the Butterflies of Mexico and Central America.  Sunstreak Books Inc.  

Description
The upper side of the wings is black.  The hind wing (bottom wing) has a row of red spots.  The underside of the wings is also black.  The hind wing has a row of pink and whitish-colored spots.

Life cycle
The eggs are a brownish color.  The caterpillar is brownish-black.  It has white and reddish-brown areas.

Host plants
The Variable Cattleheart feeds on Aristolochia cordiflora.

References

Other websites

Parides at Butterflies of America 
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