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Wingspan: 44 mm Forewing length: 25 mm |
Ithomia diasa Bates |
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Local distribution: Atlantic slope up to 800 m; San Luis valley at 1100 m; occasional stray on upper Pacific slope. Similar species: Ithomia patilla, Oleria rubescens, Hypoleria cassotis Species range: Nicaragua to South America Abundance: Rare Larval host plants: Witheringia asterotricha, Witheringia meiantha Early stages: Solitary Comments: |
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Monteverde butterflies |