Hypna clytemnestra

Hypna clytemnestra (Hypna clytemnestra)

Phylum — arthropoda
Class — insecta
Order — lepidoptera
Family — nymphalidae

Genus – hypna

Appearance

The caterpillars are golden brown with tufts of several black spines.

The wingspan of this butterfly is about 60-77 mm. The uppersides of the forewings are black, with a few white spots on the margins and two large white transverse bands. The uppersides of the hindwings are mainly brown. The undersides mimic dead leaves, ranging from dark brown to whitish.

Habitat

Hypna clytemnestra can be found from Mexico to the Amazon basin.

Behavior

It demonstrates daily activity. Butterflies are territorial.

Diet

Larvae feed on Croton floribundus (Euphorbiaceae). Butterflies feed on overripe fruits, including carrion and feces.

Reproduction

For their reproduction you need a terrarium with a size of 50 x 50 x 70 cm. Females lay eggs one by one on the leaves of the forage plant. It is better to keep the caterpillars in terrariums for 6-8 insects, placing a pot with a forage plant in it. The temperature is 22-25 ^oC at the humidity of 65-75%. Pupae are light brown or green, developing 8-10 days. Butterflies live up to 3 weeks.

In captivity

The mesh terrarium with a size of 50 × 50 × 70 mm is suitable for keeping butterflies. Room temperature is necessary. Daylight time is 12 hours. You can feed the butterflies with an overripe banana or give them a few drops of honey syrup diluted with boiled water in a ratio of 1:10.