Hypothyris lycaste
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Hypothyris lycaste is a species of butterfly
of the Nymphalidae
family. It is found in Central
and northern South America
.
The larvae of ssp. callispila feed on Solanum torvum
.
In addition, there is one unnamed subspecies from Panama.
Butterfly
A butterfly is a mainly day-flying insect of the order Lepidoptera, which includes the butterflies and moths. Like other holometabolous insects, the butterfly's life cycle consists of four parts: egg, larva, pupa and adult. Most species are diurnal. Butterflies have large, often brightly coloured...
of the Nymphalidae
Nymphalidae
The Nymphalidae is a family of about 5,000 species of butterflies which are distributed throughout most of the world. These are usually medium sized to large butterflies. Most species have a reduced pair of forelegs and many hold their colourful wings flat when resting. They are also called...
family. It is found in Central
Central America
Central America is the central geographic region of the Americas. It is the southernmost, isthmian portion of the North American continent, which connects with South America on the southeast. When considered part of the unified continental model, it is considered a subcontinent...
and northern South America
South America
South America is a continent situated in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a relatively small portion in the Northern Hemisphere. The continent is also considered a subcontinent of the Americas. It is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean and on the north and east...
.
The larvae of ssp. callispila feed on Solanum torvum
Solanum torvum
Solanum torvum , is a bushy, erect and spiny perennial plant used horticulturally as a rootstock for eggplant. Grafted plants are very vigorous and tolerate diseases affecting the root system, thus allowing the crop to continue for a second year.It is also known as Devil's Fig, Prickly Nightshade,...
.
Subspecies
- Hypothyris lycaste lycaste (Panama, Colombia)
- Hypothyris lycaste mergelena (Hewitson, [1855]) (Colombia)
- Hypothyris lycaste dionaea (Hewitson, [1854]) (Mexico, Guatemala)
- Hypothyris lycaste callispila (Bates, 1866) (Costa Rica, Panama)
- Hypothyris lycaste antonia (Hewitson, 1869) (Ecuador)
- Hypothyris lycaste glabra (Godman, 1899) (Colombia)
- Hypothyris lycaste limpida (Haensch, 1905) (Colombia)
- Hypothyris lycaste fraterna (Haensch, 1909) (Venezuela)
- Hypothyris lycaste limosa Fox, 1971 (Colombia)
In addition, there is one unnamed subspecies from Panama.