Hypna clytemnestra

Family

Nymphalidae

Genus

Hypna

Specie

clytemnestra

Forewing Length

40-45 mm

Range

Mexico to Amazon Basin. Subspecies: Nicaragua to Brazil.

Host Plant

Crown (Euphorbiaceae).

Pupa Stage

Approximately 8- 10 day.

Pupa Description

Green color, white white spots in the wing area.

Adults Description

Distinguished by the cream band on the forewing and silver spots on the underside.

Habits Description

Occurs from 100 to 700 in rain forest habitats, mainly at the base of the mountains. Solitary individuals, mostly on rotting fruits.

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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