Methona megisto C. Felder & R. Felder, 1860
Synonyms:
Thyridia mystica (J.Zikan, 1931), nom.nud.
mystica J. Zikan, 1934
Aprotopos [sic] psidii ab. minor (Dufrane, 1948)
Natural History:
In the Amazon occurs a moth Castnia linus (Castinidae) that mimics the butterflies of the genus Methona, show the same color, shape and behavior (Otero & Marigo, 1992) occurs. Other moths of the Arctiidae are also part of the mimetic complex, as some species of Dysschema. See Beccaloni (1997).
Distribution:
Brasil: Amazonas, Bahia; Guyana
Brasil: Amazonas, Bahia; Guyana
Feeding Adult:
In general, the adults feed on nectar
Feeding Caterpillars:
According to Beccaloni et al. (2008) the caterpillars feed on:
Solanaceae: Brunfelsia sp., Brunfelsia grandiflora, Brunfelsia martiana, Brunfelsia mire
Color:
black, transparent
black, transparent
Habitat:
forest
forest
Publications:
- Beccaloni G.W, Viloria A.L., Hall S.K., Robinson G.S. (2008):
- Catalogue of the hostplants of the Neotropical butterflies. Book., London, S.E.A., Ribes, CYTED, Natural History Museum, IVIC: 1-536
- Otero L.S., Marigo L.C. (1992):
- Butterflies of Carajás. Book., Rio de Janeiro, Companhia Vale do Rio Doce: 1-76
- Beccaloni G.W. (1997):
- Ecology, natural history and behaviour of ithomiine butterflies and their mimics in Ecuador (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae: Ithomiinae). Tropical Lepidoptera. 8(2): 103-124