Pergaea Metalmark
Common NamePergaea Metalmark
Scientific NameEurybia pergaea
FamilyRiodinidae
SubfamilyRiodininae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsbrown, tan
HabitatTropical rainforests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeSouth America (Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia)
Host PlantsCroton, Manihot
Flight PeriodYear-round
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae feed on host plants, typically species from the Euphorbiaceae family, before pupating into a chrysalis and emerging as an adult butterfly.
Identification TipsLook for its uniform dull brown coloration, the presence of small, indistinct dark spots across both wings, and its typical Riodinid flight pattern and resting posture. The slightly angular hindwing shape can also be a clue.
Description
This is a medium-sized butterfly with uniformly dull brown wings, featuring a series of small, faint dark spots on both forewings and hindwings. Its hindwing margins are slightly scalloped.
