White-patched Eighty-eight
Common NameWhite-patched Eighty-eight
Scientific NameDiaethria clymena
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyBiblidinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsbeige, black, red, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (from Mexico to Argentina)
Host PlantsSerjania, Paullinia
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: eggs are laid on host plants, larvae (caterpillars) feed on leaves, pupate into a chrysalis, and emerge as adult butterflies.
Identification TipsKey identification features are the unique '88' or '89' black markings on the underside of the hindwings, the white patch on the forewing apex, and the reddish coloration near the body.
Description
This butterfly exhibits a beige underside with intricate black concentric circles forming a distinctive '88' or '89' pattern on the hindwings, complemented by a white patch on the forewing apex and reddish markings near the body.
