Leucochimona icare
Common NameLeucochimona icare
Scientific NameLeucochimona icare
FamilyRiodinidae
SubfamilyRiodininae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorswhite, pale grey, black
HabitatTropical rainforests, forest edges
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (e.g., Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Guyana)
Host PlantsPoorly documented, likely various tropical plants
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical habitats
Flight Styledarting
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. Larvae feed on host plants, and pupae are typically attached to vegetation.
Identification TipsKey features include the translucent white wings with strong, dark, parallel venation and dark wing margins. The antennae are long and distinctly beaded.
Description
A small, delicate butterfly with translucent white wings prominently marked by dark grey or black veins, giving a distinct striped appearance. The wing margins are also outlined in dark grey.
