Napeogenes peredia Schaus

Male dorsal

 Male ventral

Female dorsal

Female ventral
Identification:
Small, many small yellow spots on forewing, two rows of yellow spots on hindwing, antennae yellow-tipped.

Wingspan: 54-56mm

Forewing length: 27-30mm

Local distribution: Atlantic slope at 400-900 m.

Similar species: Callithomia hezia, Napeogenes tolosa, Hyposcada virginiana

Species range: Costa Rica to South America

Abundance: Rare

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.