Mechanitis polymnia Bates |
Local distribution: Common in the lowlands on both slopes. Similar species: Mechanitis spp., Tithorea harmonia, Melinaea ethra, Hypothyris lycaste, Thyridia psidii Mimics: Dismorphia amphiona, D. eunoe, Eueides isabella, Heliconius ismenius Species range: Mexico to South America Abundance: Common
Larval host plants: Jaltomata repandidentata Early stages: Aggregated Parasites: Chalcididae Comments: One of the most abundant and widespread species in the country. |
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male ventral | female ventral |
Monteverde butterflies |