Eupompe Clearwing
Common NameEupompe Clearwing
Scientific NameEpityches eupompe
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyDanainae
Wingspan (mm)55
Primary Colorsyellowish-green, brown, reddish-brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges
Geographic RangeCentral and South America (e.g., Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia)
Host PlantsSolanaceae plants
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae feed on plants in the Solanaceae family.
Identification TipsKey features include the transparent, yellowish-green tinted wings with prominent dark reddish-brown veins and wing margins.
Description
A medium-sized clearwing butterfly with largely transparent, yellowish-green tinted wings, outlined by dark reddish-brown margins and veins.
