Catonephele numilia Cramer, 1779 is a animal in the Nymphalidae family, order Lepidoptera, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.
Catonephele numilia Cramer, 1779
Catonephele numilia is a butterfly found in most of Central and South America, with specific feeding habits for adults and caterpillars.
The scientific name of this butterfly is Catonephele numilia Cramer, 1779. This butterfly typically flies close to the ground, near ripe fruits and flowers. It has a lifespan of around one month. Adult Catonephele numilia feed on rotten fruits, while their caterpillars feed on Alchornea species from the plant family Euphorbiaceae. This species can be found across most of Central and South America.
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