Polina Crescent
Common NamePolina Crescent
Scientific NameEresia polina
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyMelitaeinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorsblack, creamy white, pale yellow
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (e.g., Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil)
Host PlantsAcanthaceae
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple broods
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae feed on plants from the Acanthaceae family before pupating into a chrysalis.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the striking creamy-white diagonal band on the forewing and the row of pale spots on the hindwing, all set against a dark background.
Description
This butterfly has dark brown to black wings featuring a prominent creamy-white to pale yellow diagonal band across the forewing and a series of distinct spots on the hindwing and forewing apex.
