Antirrhea archaea
Common NameAntirrhea archaea
Scientific NameAntirrhea archaea
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)80
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, reddish-brown
HabitatTropical rainforest understory
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (Nicaragua to Bolivia and Brazil)
Host PlantsPalms (Arecaceae)
Flight PeriodYear-round
Flight Stylegliding
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are known to feed on palm trees.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its remarkable dead-leaf mimicry on the underside, including the irregular wing shape, prominent 'veins,' and a small black spot on the forewing.
Description
This butterfly exhibits a highly cryptic underside, mimicking a dead leaf with various shades of brown, prominent venation-like lines, and irregular wing margins.
