Indistinct Metalmark
Common NameIndistinct Metalmark
Scientific NameAricoris indistincta
FamilyRiodinidae
SubfamilyRiodininae
Wingspan (mm)28
Primary Colorsbrown, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeBrazil, Paraguay, Argentina
Host PlantsFabaceae
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are known to be myrmecophilous, associating with ants.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, overall drab brown coloration, and the specific pattern of small white spots on the forewing.
Description
A small, light brown butterfly with a few small, irregular white spots on the forewing and faint, darker brown markings on the hindwing, typically resting with its wings closed.
