Blind Eurybia
Common NameBlind Eurybia
Scientific NameEurybia lycisca
FamilyRiodinidae
SubfamilyRiodininae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsdark brown, orange, black, white
HabitatTropical rainforests, forest understory
Geographic RangeCentral America to northern South America (e.g., Mexico to Brazil)
Host PlantsCroton species
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. Larvae feed on host plants, typically in the forest understory.
Identification TipsKey features include the overall dark brown coloration, the specific arrangement of small white spots on the forewings, and the prominent orange and black ocelli on the hindwings. The bright green eyes are also distinctive.
Description
A medium-sized dark brown butterfly with rows of small white spots on the forewings and a distinctive pattern of orange and black ocelli, some with blue centers, on the hindwings.
