Candrena eighty-eight facts for kids
"Number eighty" redirects here. For the number, see 80 (number).
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Diaethria candrena, the candrena eighty-eight or number eighty, is a species of butterfly of the family Nymphalidae. It is found in Argentina and Brazil.
The wingspan is 40–46 mm. The forewings are black with a deep blue basal flush. The hindwings are mostly black, again with a deep blue basal flush. The underside of the forewing is mostly red with a broad black border. The underside of the hindwing is mostly white with a thin black outer margin and two thin black concentric bands bordering a distinct "80" design on the centre of the wing, hence one of the common names.
The larvae feed on Celtis species.
Subspecies
Listed alphabetically:
- Diaethria candrena candrena (Argentina, Brazil (Rio Grande do Sul))
- Diaethria candrena longfieldae (Talbot, 1928) (Brazil (Mato Grosso))
See also
In Spanish: Diaethria candrena para niños
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