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Jazzy Leafwing

Hypna clytemnestra

Description:

Hypna clytemnestra, common name Jazzy Leafwing, Marbled Leafwing or Silver-studded Leafwing, is a species of Neotropical butterflies belonging to the Nymphalidae family, Charaxinae subfamily. The uppersides of the forewings are black, with a few white spots on the margins and two large white transverse bands. The uppersides of the hindwings are mainly brown. The undersides mimic dead leaves, ranging from dark brown to whitish. Hypna clytemnestra can be found from Mexico to the Amazon Basin. According to Wiki, this “leafwing butterfly” is quite uncommon.

Habitat:

This butterfly can be found in the lowlands or the foothills, at an elevation of about 100–1,200 metres (330–3,900 ft) above sea level.

1 Species ID Suggestions

bayucca
bayucca 10 years ago
Jazzy Leafwing
Hypna clytemnestra Hypna clytemnestra


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1 Comment

pamsai
pamsai 10 years ago

hehehe, thanks bayucca. Great name!

pamsai
Spotted by
pamsai

Limón, Costa Rica

Spotted on Jul 26, 2013
Submitted on Sep 14, 2013

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