Butterflies of
the Amazon and Andes
Formosus Jewelmark
Anteros formosus CRAMER,
1777
Family - RIODINIDAE
subfamily -
RIODININAE
Tribe - HELICOPINI
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Anteros formosus, Rio
Cristalino, Mato Grosso, Brazil
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Introduction
There
are 16 species in the genus Anteros, distributed
variously from Mexico to Bolivia. The genus is closely allied to
Sarota and Helicopis,
and like them is characterised by having silvery markings on the underside
wings, and very "furry" legs.
Anteros formosus is distributed from Honduras to
Bolivia.
Habitats
This species is found in undisturbed primary rainforest habitats at altitudes
between 0-1100m.
Lifecycle
The caterpillar folds the
edge of a leaf into a tube and lives within. The foodplants include
Vochysia ( Vochysiaceae ) and
Miconia ( Melastomataceae ).
Adult behaviour
The adults
are elusive and usually encountered singly in the vicinity of
rivers or streams. They are normally found resting on the upper surface of
leaves, with their wings held erect.
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