Google-eyed Eighty-eight
Common NameGoogle-eyed Eighty-eight
Scientific NameDiaethria clymena
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyBiblidinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsblack, yellow, blue, red
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings, gardens
Geographic RangeMexico, Central America, and South America (from southern Brazil to northern Argentina)
Host PlantsCeltis, Sapium, Trema
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Caterpillars are typically green with spines, feeding on leaves before pupating into a chrysalis. Adults emerge from the chrysalis.
Identification TipsThe most distinctive feature is the intricate black and blue '88' or '89' pattern on the cream/yellow underside of the hindwings. The red band on the black forewings is also characteristic.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with black forewings featuring a prominent red band and yellow stripes. The underside of the hindwings is cream to yellow with a striking black and blue '88' or '89' pattern.
