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Blackened Bluewing

(Myscelia cyananthe)

 

 

Blackened Bluewing (Myscelia cyananthe Felder & Felder)

Wing span: Not reported.

Identification: Upperside is black with iridescent blue bands; center of forewing is black without bands.

Life history: Not reported.

Flight: Many flights throughout the year in Mexico.

Caterpillar hosts: Not reported.

Adult food: Rotting fruit.

Habitat: Subtropics.

Range: Subtropical Mexico. A rare stray to Southern California, Arizona, and New Mexico.

 

Blackened Bluewing (Myscelia cyananthe)