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Hamadryas februa
Is a butterfly of the family Nymphalidae. The wingspan is 76–98 mm. The larvae feed on Euphorbiaceae species. The adults feed on juices from rotting fruit and animal faeces.
It is found in Southern North America ranging to Central South America.The butterfly flies year round in the tropical parts of its range and in August in the temperate part of its range.
Hamadryas guatemalena must have 2 blue rings on the hindwing and the elongated spots must be black or dark ("filled"). In your shot these spots are "empty", so it is Februa.
http://butterfliesofamerica.com/imagehtm...
si, y en esta epoca es ideal para verlas en Yucatan. yo vi aun muchos mas tipos que de los que pude hacer foto ya que eran muy rapidas
Es preciosa.
Es curioso en las mariposas lo diferentes que son las dos caras de las alas (la interior y la exterior).
Spotted on Sep 12, 2011
Submitted on Sep 21, 2011
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