Hamadryas guatemalena

Family

Nymphalidae

Genus

Hamadryas

Specie

guatemalena

Forewing Length

35-45 mm

Range

Mexico to Brazil. Subspecies: Mexico to Costa Rica.

Host Plant

Dalechampia scandens (Euphorbiaceae).

Pupa Stage

Approximately 8-10 days.

Pupa Description

Differs from H. februa by having widely separated head horns; two dark green stripes run from cremaster to head.

Adults Description

Distinguished from Hamadryas feronia by the large size, larger submarginal ocelli on both wings, and large pale area on hindwing underside.

Habits Description

Occurs from sea level to 1,000 m, in association with all forest habitats of Costa Rica, although commonest in deciduous forests, where it can be very abundant during the rainy season.

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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