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Wingspan: 56-59mm Forewing length: 31mm |
Pteronymia artena (Hewitson) |
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Local distribution: Common on upper Pacific slope; uncommon on upper Atlantic slope at 1100-1500 m (San Gerardo). Similar species: Pteronymia simplex, Pteronymia hara, Episcada salvinia, Greta polissena Species range: Mexico to South America Abundance: Common
Larval host plants: Lycianthes escuintlensis Early stages: Solitary Comments: |
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Monteverde butterflies |