Greta andromica (Salvin)

Male dorsal

 Male ventral

Female dorsal

Female ventral
Identification:
Forewing veins M2 and M3 strongly bowed, dorsal borders entirely black, forewing vein M2 all black.

Wingspan: 52-56mm

Forewing length: 27mm

Local distribution: Pacific slope at 1200 to 1500 m; Atlantic slope at 700-1500 m.

Similar species: Greta spp., Pteronymia spp., Heteroscada edessa, Hypoleria cassotis

Species range: Guatemala to South America

Abundance: Uncommon

Larval host plants: Unknown

Early stages: Unknown

Comments:

Monteverde butterflies
Copyright © 2001-2006 by William A. Haber, http://efg.cs.umb.edu/
Created: 28 December 2000. Updated: 10 December 2006.