Ithomia diasia
Common NameIthomia diasia
Scientific NameIthomia diasia
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyIthomiini
Wingspan (mm)55
Primary Colorstransparent, orange, blue, white
HabitatHumid tropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (e.g., Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia)
Host PlantsSolanaceae (e.g., Solanum species)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae typically feed on plants in the Solanaceae family. Caterpillars are often brightly colored, and pupae can be metallic or reflective.
Identification TipsKey features include the specific pattern of orange-brown veins outlining the transparent wing cells, the iridescent blue patches, and the small white spots on the forewing apex. Its slow, deliberate flight is also characteristic.
Description
This butterfly features largely transparent wings with prominent orange-brown veins and margins. The central areas of the hindwings and parts of the forewings exhibit a striking iridescent blue sheen, complemented by small white spots near the apex of the forewings.
