Hypothyris ninonia
Scientific NameHypothyris ninonia
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyIthomiini
Wingspan (mm)55
Primary Colorsyellow, orange, dark brown, white
HabitatTropical rainforests, cloud forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (e.g., Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil)
Host PlantsSolanaceae
Flight PeriodYear-round
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike other butterflies, it undergoes complete metamorphosis. Eggs are laid on host plants, typically in the Solanaceae family, from which the larvae (caterpillars) feed before pupating into a chrysalis.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive pattern of yellow-orange and dark brown bands, the somewhat translucent quality of the wings, and the clear white spots on the dark outer margins of the wings.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with translucent yellow-orange wings marked by prominent dark brown bands and a series of white spots along the outer margins of both forewings and hindwings.
