Forsterinaria quantius
Scientific NameForsterinaria quantius
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Primary Colorsdark brown, white
HabitatMontane forests, cloud forests, forest edges
Geographic RangePeru, Bolivia (Andes of South America)
Host Plantsgrasses (Poaceae)
Flight PeriodYear-round
Lifecycle NotesLike all butterflies, it undergoes complete metamorphosis (egg, larva, pupa, adult). Larvae are known to feed on grasses.
Identification TipsKey identification features include its overall dark brown coloration and the specific arrangement of small, distinct white submarginal spots on the underside of both wings. The antennae are clubbed.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with dark brown wings. The underside, visible in the image, features small, distinct white submarginal spots on both the forewings and hindwings.
