Myrrhina Dynamine
Common NameMyrrhina Dynamine
Scientific NameDynamine myrrhina
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyBiblidinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Primary Colorswhite, brown, blue, orange
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeSouth America (e.g., Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia)
Host PlantsDalechampia spp.
Flight PeriodYear-round in suitable tropical climates
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically found feeding on plants of the Euphorbiaceae family, particularly *Dalechampia* species.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the distinctive white wings with the dark brown, blue, and orange markings on the forewing apex and costa, combined with the small orange spot on the hindwing underside.
Description
A striking white butterfly with a broad dark brown band along the forewing costa and apex, featuring vibrant iridescent blue and orange markings. The hindwing underside is predominantly white with a small orange discal spot.
