Hyposcada virginiana
Common NameHyposcada virginiana
Scientific NameHyposcada virginiana
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyDanainae
Wingspan (mm)45
Primary Colorsorange, black, white, transparent
HabitatTropical forests, cloud forests, forest edges
Geographic RangeCentral America, northern South America (e.g., Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia)
Host PlantsSolanaceae species (e.g., Solanum)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae feed on Solanaceae plants, pupating into a chrysalis before emerging as adults.
Identification TipsLook for the specific arrangement of white spots on the dark forewing apex and outer margins, combined with the extent of orange-brown coloration and the clear wing areas, which are distinctive within the genus.
Description
A clearwing butterfly with translucent wings, featuring a prominent orange-brown basal area on the hindwings and lower forewings, and dark brown to black forewing tips and margins adorned with distinct white spots.
