Berenice Telenassa
Common NameBerenice Telenassa
Scientific NameTelenassa berenice
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyNymphalinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorsdark brown, orange
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings, often in mountainous regions.
Geographic RangeMexico south through Central America to Peru and Bolivia.
Flight PeriodYear-round in its tropical range, with potential peaks during wet seasons.
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike all butterflies, it undergoes complete metamorphosis (egg, larva, pupa, adult). Specific details on the early stages for this species are not widely documented.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the dark wings with a broad, unbroken orange band on the hindwing and a series of distinct orange spots on the forewing, particularly the larger central spot.
Description
This butterfly has dark brown to black wings adorned with a prominent, bright orange band across the hindwings and several distinct orange spots on the forewings.
