Cleonus Metalmark
Image: Antenor Kelvini (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common NameCleonus Metalmark
Scientific NameDetritivora cleonus
FamilyRiodinidae
SubfamilyRiodininae
Wingspan (mm)25
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorsorange, brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeSouth America (e.g., Brazil, Peru, Ecuador)
Host PlantsVarious plants, commonly in families like Fabaceae, Melastomataceae, or Rubiaceae (specific host plants for D. cleonus are not widely documented)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical habitats, with multiple broods
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis, with larvae feeding on host plants before pupating into a chrysalis and emerging as an adult butterfly.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, plain orange-brown coloration, and the typical jerky, low-flying style of metalmarks, often observed in South American forest environments.
Description
A small butterfly with uniformly orange-brown wings, a compact body, and a somewhat rounded wing shape, characteristic of the metalmark family.
