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Genus: Siproeta, Hübner, 1823.
Species: epaphus.
FW Length: 48-50 mm.
Geographic Range: Occurs commonly from 400 to 1500 m, on both slopes, in association with wet forest habitats that do not have a pronounced dry season.
Host Plant (s): Ruellia, Blechum (Acanthaceae).
Unique Characteristics: Frequently seen along forest edges and rivers, where they parade back and forth across the edge vegetation about 1 or 2 meters above the ground.
| Metamorphosis
Time Life (days) |
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| Egg |
Caterpillar |
Chysalis |
Butterfly
Life |
| 12-15 |
40 |
22 |
21 |
| Total
Proccess: 95-98 |
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