Cindy's Leafwing
Common NameCindy's Leafwing
Scientific NameFountainea clytemnestra
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyCharaxinae
Wingspan (mm)65
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, reddish-brown
HabitatTropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America
Host PlantsCroton species
Flight PeriodYear-round
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on plants in the *Croton* genus (Euphorbiaceae). The pupa is often camouflaged to resemble a dead leaf or twig.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the highly irregular, leaf-like shape of the closed wings, the pointed hindwing, and the cryptic brown and grey coloration of the underside.
Description
This butterfly exhibits remarkable dead-leaf mimicry on its underside, featuring mottled brown and grey patterns with a distinct pointed hindwing.
