Common Olivewing
Common NameCommon Olivewing
Scientific NameNessaea obrinus
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyBiblidinae
Wingspan (mm)70
Primary Colorslime green, white, black
HabitatTropical rainforests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeCentral America to South America (Mexico to Brazil)
Host PlantsDalechampia scandens, Dalechampia triphylla
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically spiny, often green or brown, and feed on *Dalechampia* vines. Pupae are camouflaged, resembling leaves or twigs.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive lime green underside with a broad, diagonal white band on the forewing. The reddish proboscis is also a key identifying feature.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with a vibrant lime green underside, featuring a prominent diagonal white band across the forewing and a few small white spots. The antennae are black, and the proboscis is reddish.
