Brassolis istmia

Family

Brassolinae

Genus

Brassolis

Specie

isthmia

Forewing Length

48-50 mm

Range

Guatemala to Colombia.

Host Plant

Cocos nucifera (Arecaceae).

Pupa Stage

Approximately 15-22 days.

Pupa Description

Very particular pupa, brown color with variation of patterns.

Adults Description

Distinguished from all other species by the small head; upperside dark brown with semi-falcate forewing apex; forewing has a pale yellow band.

Habits Description

In Costa Rica this species occurs rarely, from sea level to 300 m, on the Atlantic slope in association with coconut palms, primarily along the coast.

Special Thanks to Dr. Philip J. Devries

He researched nature for a long time in a huge effort to open our eyes to some impressive details making possible a deeper comprehension of entomology.

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