Eunica pusilla H.W. Bates 1864

Common Name:
Pusilla Purplewing
Natural History:

Eunica is a genus of about 40 species recorded in the Neotropical region (Lamas, 2004). Is relatively common to see aggregations of a hundred butterflies. Can be observed sucking clothes, wet bags. In southern Amazonia occur with greater abundance.

Distribution:
Brasil
Feeding Caterpillars:

For species of Eunica are recorded host-plants from Euphorbiacea.

Color:
brown, blue, violet
Habitat:
forest, river bank
eunica pusilla
Photo: Marcos Amend