Ithomia iphianassa
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Ithomia iphianassa is a species of butterfly
of the Nymphalidae
family. It is found in Central
and northern South America
.
The larvae feed on Cuatresia riparia, Cuatresia morii and Acnistus arborescens
.
In addition, there is one unnamed subspecies from Ecuador.
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 feed on Cuatresia riparia, Cuatresia morii and Acnistus arborescens
Acnistus arborescens
Acnistus arborescens, commonly known as "hollowheart", "wild tabbaco"; gallinero; and "fruta-de-sabiá".-Description:It is native to Central and South America, and the Caribbean...
.
Subspecies
- Ithomia iphianassa iphianassa (Venezuela)
- Ithomia iphianassa panamensis Bates, 1863 (Panama)
- Ithomia iphianassa anaphissa Herrich-Schäffer, 1865 (Colombia)
- Ithomia iphianassa phanessa Herrich-Schäffer, 1865 (Ecuador, Colombia)
- Ithomia iphianassa alienassa Haensch, 1905 (Colombia)
- Ithomia iphianassa ethilla Neustetter, 1929 (western Colombia)
In addition, there is one unnamed subspecies from Ecuador.