Tithia Dynamine
Common NameTithia Dynamine
Scientific NameDynamine tithia
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyBiblidinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorswhite, orange, brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeMexico to Brazil and Argentina
Host PlantsDalechampia, Tragia
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 into a chrysalis, and emerge as adult butterflies.
Identification TipsKey identification features are the distinctive wavy reddish-orange or brown bands on the pale underside of the wings, visible even at rest.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with a striking underside pattern of pale grey or white wings adorned with bold, wavy reddish-orange to brown bands.
