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Male ventral |
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Female dorsal |
Female ventral |
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Wingspan: 43-46mm Forewing length: 22-23mm |
Pteronymia cotytto (Guérin) |
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Local distribution: Pacific slope at 1100 m. Similar species: Greta oto, Oleria paula, Ithomia patilla Species range: Mexico to Panama Abundance: Rare
Larval host plants: Solanum nudum (Mexico) Early stages: Solitary Comments: Recorded once at Monteverde (1100 m), once near Turrialba (700 m), and once near Cañas (100 m). I reared this species on Solanum nudum in Catemaco, Mexico in 1973. |
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Monteverde butterflies |