Napaea Thasus
Common NameNapaea Thasus
Scientific NameNapaea thasus
FamilyRiodinidae
SubfamilyNymphidiini
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsdark brown, orange
HabitatTropical rainforests, forest edges, understory
Geographic RangeMexico to Central and South America (e.g., Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Brazil)
Host PlantsEuphorbiaceae (e.g., Croton species)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, with multiple broods
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically flattened or slug-like, feeding on host plants before pupating into a chrysalis.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its unique pattern of prominent orange transverse stripes on a dark brown background. Its small size and typical Riodinidae flight pattern are also indicative.
Description
A small butterfly characterized by its dark brown wings boldly marked with numerous bright orange transverse stripes across both forewings and hindwings.
