Confusa Tigerwing
Common NameConfusa Tigerwing
Scientific NamePteronymia cotytto
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyDanainae
Wingspan (mm)50
Primary Colorstransparent, black, yellow
HabitatTropical rainforests, cloud forests, forest edges
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (e.g., Costa Rica to Bolivia)
Host PlantsSolanum species
Flight PeriodYear-round
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on toxic Solanaceae plants, accumulating defensive compounds that make both larvae and adults unpalatable to predators. Adults are aposematic, signaling their toxicity.
Identification TipsKey features include the largely transparent wings with black venation and borders, small white spots along the wing margins, and the bright yellow tips on the antennae.
Description
This butterfly features largely transparent wings with prominent black veins and black borders adorned with small white spots. Its body is black with white markings, and its antennae are black with distinctive bright yellow tips.
