Argyrogrammana caelestina Tatama NP, Colombia – Adrian Hoskins
Introduction
The genus Argyrogrammana comprises of 33 described species, all restricted to the neotropical region. All are small butterflies which share a common wing shape, but the colours and patterns vary considerably from species to species. The wings of stilbe for example are yellow, covered with dozens of tiny reddish dots; while trochila has a metallic blue ground colour and is decorated with a series of fine black stripes.
Argyrogrammana caelestina is found in Colombia and Ecuador.
Habitats
This species inhabits cloudforest at elevations between about 1000-1800m.
Lifecycle
To be completed.
Adult behaviour
Both sexes tend to be found singly. They have an erratic but not particularly rapid flight, and settle habitually under the leaves of ferns and other low vegetation.