Anartia amathea, the brown peacock (scarlet peacock, red peacock), is a species of nymphalid butterfly, found primarily in South America. This butterfly is very similar to the banded peacock or Anartia fatima, which primarily exists north of the range of Anartia amathea. The type locality is probably Suriname, and the species is found from Panama to Argentina; Grenada, Barbados and Antigua. It consumes nectar. It is reported as common in Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, the Brazilian highlands, the eastern Amazon, the Guianas, Venezuela, and Panama, as well as Trinidad and other Caribbean islands. North American records are either in error or refer to strays.
 Larval host plants are mostly undetermined, but these include the families Acanthaceae and Labiatae.

Anartia amathea, commonly known as the "White Peacock Butterfly," can be considered a garden pest because their caterpillars feed on various plants, including common garden favorites like passionflower vines, causing damage to the foliage and potentially impacting the overall health and aesthetics of the garden.

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Anartia amathea can be considered pests because their caterpillars feed on various plants, including common garden favorites like passionflower vines, causing damage to the foliage and potentially impacting the overall health and aesthetics of the garden.

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