Cleonus Metalmark
Image: Antenor Kelvini (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common NameCleonus Metalmark
Scientific NameDetritivora cleonus
FamilyRiodinidae
SubfamilyRiodininae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsorange, brown
HabitatTropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeSouth America (e.g., Brazil, Peru, Bolivia)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely various tropical plants
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, with multiple broods
Lifecycle NotesLike most butterflies, it undergoes complete metamorphosis, with larvae feeding on host plants before pupating. Specific larval host plants are not well documented.
Identification TipsKey features include its tawny-orange wing coloration with a distinct pattern of small dark spots, characteristic of this South American metalmark species.
Description
A small to medium-sized butterfly with tawny-orange wings adorned with several rows of small dark spots, particularly on the hindwings and outer forewings.
