Number Eighty
Common NameNumber Eighty
Scientific NameDiaethria clymena
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyBiblidinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsblack, white, red
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeMexico, Central America, and South America (e.g., Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, Argentina)
Host PlantsSerjania, Paullinia
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa (chrysalis), and adult. Caterpillars are typically green with spines, feeding on host plants before pupating into a chrysalis.
Identification TipsThe most distinctive feature for identification is the '80' pattern on the underside of the hindwings. The presence of a bright red band on the underside of the forewing is also a key characteristic for this specific 'Eighty-eight' species.
Description
This butterfly has black dorsal wings, often with iridescent blue or green bands, and a red band on the hindwings. The ventral side of the hindwings is cream or white with striking black concentric lines forming a pattern resembling the number '80', complemented by a prominent red band on the ventral forewing.
