Hypothyris euclea Haensch |
Local distribution: Atlantic lowlands up to about 600 m. Found only on the lower edge of the Monteverde Reserve complex. Rare on Pacific slope at 900 m. Similar species: Melinaea ethra, Mechanitis polymnia, M. lysimnia Species range: Mexico to South America Abundance: Uncommon
Larval host plants: Solanum rugosum Early stages: Clustered Comments: The hostplant is found up to 800 m on the Atlantic slope (Poco Sol). Elsewhere in the Monteverde region, it is probably a stray. Rare individuals have the fw markings white instead of yellow. |
Monteverde butterflies |