Remus Greenstreak
Common NameRemus Greenstreak
Scientific NameCyanophrys remus
FamilyLycaenidae
SubfamilyTheclinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgreen, brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeMexico, Central America, South America
Host PlantsCroton
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Eggs are laid on host plants, larvae feed on leaves, pupate, and emerge as adults.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive bright green underside with brown mottling, especially along the wing margins, and the presence of small filamentous tails on the hindwings. The antennae are typically banded with orange tips.
Description
A small butterfly with a vibrant green underside, often mottled with irregular brown markings, giving it a cryptic, leaf-like appearance. It possesses small, delicate tails on its hindwings.
