About Methona themisto Hübner, 1816
Methona themisto (Hübner, 1816) has a wingspan of approximately 8–10 centimeters (3.1–3.9 inches). Its wings are transparent pale yellow, marked with black veins, black margins, and black cross-bars on the forewings. The hindwings have a distinctly rounded shape. A series of small white-blue spots run along the margin of the upper surface of the hindwings, and also appear at the apex of the upper surface of the forewings. The antennae are black with a yellowish tip. Adult Methona themisto feed on flower nectar, while larvae feed on multiple species of Solanaceae, most commonly Brunfelsia pilosa and Brunfelsia uniflora. Females lay white eggs on the underside of fresh leaves. Mature caterpillars are black and marked with 12 yellow rings, and take approximately 30 days to reach their final larval stage. The pupa is pale yellow with black markings. This species is found in Brazil and Panama. It is a fairly common species that prefers forest habitat.
