Butterflies of
the Amazon and Andes
Silky Emesis
Emesis brimo
GODMAN & SALVIN,
1889
Family - RIODINIDAE
subfamily -
RIODININAE
Tribe -
Incertae sedis
Emesis brimo progne, male, Satipo,
Peru
Introduction
There
are 41 species in the genus Emesis, all confined to
the neotropical region. Most are brownish in colour, marked with a pattern of short wavy lines.
Several of the species can be quite difficult to tell apart,
requiring close examination
of the markings.
Emesis brimo is distributed from Panama to Bolivia.
The subspecies progne is found in Ecuador, Peru and
Bolivia.
Habitats
This species is found in rainforest and cloudforest
habitats, at altitudes between about 400-1200m.
Lifecycle
I have no
information specific to brimo. The eggs of
Emesis species are typically white and highly
sculptured. They are laid singly or in clusters of up to 30, according to
species. The known larval foodplants encompass the families Ranunculaceae,
Euphorbiaceae, Rhizophoraceae, Sterculiaceae, Anacardiaceae and Nyctaginaceae.
Adult behaviour
Males are usually encountered
singly amidst aggregations of mud-puddling butterflies on river
beaches and similar habitats. They
are only active in hot
sunny conditions.
Emesis brimo progne, Satipo,
Peru
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