Hesperis eighty-eight facts for kids
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The Hesperis eighty-eight (scientific name: Callicore hesperis) is a beautiful type of butterfly. It is also sometimes called the hesperis numberwing. This butterfly belongs to a large group of butterflies known as the Nymphalidae family.
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About the Hesperis Eighty-Eight Butterfly
The Hesperis eighty-eight butterfly is known for its unique and striking wing patterns. It gets its name from the "eighty-eight" or "numberwing" patterns often seen on its wings, though this specific species is more known for its bright colors.
What the Hesperis Eighty-Eight Looks Like
This butterfly has a wingspan of about 45 millimeters (which is about 1.8 inches). This is how wide its wings are when they are fully spread out.
The top side of its front wings is mostly black. It has a wide, bright red stripe that goes across the wing diagonally. The top side of its back wings is dark brown. These back wings also have a shiny, metallic-blue color that shimmers in the light.
Where the Hesperis Eighty-Eight Lives
The Hesperis eighty-eight butterfly lives in South America. You can find it in several countries there. These include Colombia, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. These areas have warm climates and lush forests, which are perfect for butterflies.
Discovery of the Hesperis Eighty-Eight
This butterfly was first officially described in 1844. It was named by a scientist named Félix Édouard Guérin-Méneville. When a species is "described," it means a scientist has formally identified and named it for the first time.
