Introduction
The tribe Melitaeini is of worldwide distribution. It includes the Crescents and Checkerspots, and also many familiar European species such as the Marsh, Glanville, Spotted and Heath Fritillaries.
The genus Telenassa is closely allied to Anthanassa, and shares similar patterns and colours – some species being quite plain, with just a few thin wavy submarginal lines on the hindwings, while others are prettily marked with spots and / or bands of white, cream or bright orange. The 16 Anthanassa species are primarily Central American in distribution, with only a few species extending their range south of the equator. The 8 known species of Telenassa however are entirely South American in distribution.
Telenassa berenice is found in Brazil, Ecuador, Peru and Argentina.
Habitats
This species is found in similar habitats to other Telenassa species – in disturbed areas of rainforest, including roadsides, glades and riverbanks, at altitudes between about 400-1200m.
Lifecycle
To be completed.
Adult behaviour
Males are commonly seen amidst mud-puddling aggregations of Tegosa, Dagon, Tegosa and Ortilia species. They normally feed and bask with the wings fully outspread.