Mexican Bluewing
Image: Linayis Gomez (CC BY 4.0)
Common NameMexican Bluewing
Scientific NameMyscelia ethusa
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyBiblidinae
Wingspan (mm)60
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsbrown, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings, gardens
Geographic RangeMexico, Central America, northern South America (including Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador)
Host PlantsDalechampia scandens, Dalechampia triphylla
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae are spiny and typically dark with lighter markings. Pupae are camouflaged, often green or brown.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive pattern of dark brown wings with a series of bright white spots on the dorsal surface. The iridescent blue on the ventral side is also a key feature, though not visible in this image.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with dark brown wings featuring prominent white spots arranged in bands, particularly on the forewings. The underside often exhibits iridescent blue.
