Navy Eighty-eight
Common NameNavy Eighty-eight
Scientific NameDiaethria clymena
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyBiblidinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorswhite, black, red
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeMexico to Argentina, Central and South America
Host PlantsTrema micrantha, Celtis iguanaea
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae are spiny, and pupae are typically green or brown, often with metallic spots.
Identification TipsEasily identified by the unique '88' or '80' pattern on the white hindwing underside, coupled with the prominent red band on the forewing underside.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with a striking underside pattern featuring a broad red band on the black forewing and a white hindwing adorned with black markings resembling the number '88' or '80'.
