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Female dorsal |
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| Wingspan: 63-64 mm
Forewing: 32-33 mm |
Ithomia xenos (Bates) |
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Local distribution: More common on Pacific side (1000-1500 m); rarely occurring down to 800 m on Atlantic side. Similar species: Napeogenes cranto, Pteronymia lonera, Dircenna relata, Pteronymia fulvescens, Pteronymia fulvimargo. Species range: Costa Rica and Panama Abundance: Common Early stages: Solitary Host plants: Acnistus arborescens Comments: Often lays eggs on bare stems or even moss on stems well below the leafy twigs. |
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Monteverde butterflies |