Rank Species | Genus Tithorea | |
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Similar Tithorea, Tithorea harmonia, Mechanitis, Mechanitis polymnia, Pteronymia | ||
Canon 60d hd video butterfly flying from leaf to leaf tithorea tarricina
Tithorea tarricina, the tarricina longwing, variable presonian, or cream-spotted tigerwing, is a species of butterflies belonging to the Nymphalidae family.
Contents
- Canon 60d hd video butterfly flying from leaf to leaf tithorea tarricina
- Description
- Distribution
- Habitat
- Subspecies
- References
Description
Tithorea tarricina has a wingspan reaching about 75–80 millimetres (3.0–3.1 in), with a forewing of about 40 millimetres (1.6 in). The pattern of the wings is quite variable. Usually the dorsal sides of the forewings are black with white spots, while the hindwings are orange with black margins. The underside are similar, with many small white spots along the black margins. The antennae are black. The beautiful chrysalides are completely golden.
Distribution
This quite uncommon species is present in Mexico and in Central and South America.
Habitat
Tithorea tarricina can be found at the edges of forested areas in lowlands and mountain slopes, at an elevation up to 1,500 metres (4,900 ft) above sea level. The host plants are in the genus Prestonia (mainly P. longifolia and P. portabellensis – Apocynaceae family).
Subspecies
The following subspecies are recognised:
