About Parides montezuma (Westwood, 1842)
Scientific name: Parides montezuma (Westwood, 1842)
Description: The upperside of this species' wings is black, with no band, and features one row of red crescents along the margin of the hindwing. The underside of the wings is nearly identical to the upperside. A complete formal description of Parides montezuma was published by Rothschild, W. and Jordan, K. in 1906.
Distribution and habitat: Parides montezuma inhabits dry forests ranging from Mexico to Costa Rica, and can be found at elevations from sea level up to 700 m (2,300 ft). It is rare within Costa Rica, and becomes more common in areas further north across its range. This species is not classified as threatened.
