Adults are on wing year round, with a peak from February to July.
   They are found in very dense tropical forests. Occasionally, they will venture out into a clearing but these visits are usually kept very short.
   Warm and sunny weather with little wind is ideal for spotting Gold Banded Foresters, as they are more likely to be active, feeding, or basking for warmth. Such conditions also make it easier to spot the larvae and pupae which tend to be more stationary.
   Males perch on a structure waiting for receptive females to pass along. After mating, females look for host plants to lay their eggs on.
   The larvae hatch from their eggs and feed on the host plants.
   The pupa is formed on a woody structure in the proximity of the host plant.
   Despite their vibrant wing colors, Gold Banded Foresters have evolved patterns that serve as camouflage against predators when resting on tree trunks.
   As adults, their normal lifespan is around 2 wks., although they can have a much longer lifespan than the two week average associated with other species of butterflies. There are records of individuals of other species in the genus Euphaedra living over 200 days. It is believed that the longevity of this species, in part, has to do with their diet of rotting fruit.
   They are non-toxic and generally don't pose a risk to human health.
   Predators are birds of prey, insectivorous birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians andlarger insects