Dasyophthalma creusa explained

Dasyophthalma creusa is a butterfly of the family Nymphalidae. It is found in Brazil, from Bahia to Rio Grande do Sul.^[1]

The larvae feed on Bactris species, Geonoma schottlana and Astrocaryum aculeatum or Astrocaryum vulgare.

Subspecies

• Dasyophthalma creusa creusa (Brazil)
• Dasyophthalma creusa baronesa Stichel, 1904 (Brazil: Espírito Santo)

Notes and References

1. , 2009: Phylogony of Dasyophthalma butterflies (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae: Brassolini). Insecta Mundi 0069: 1-12. Full article: http://journals.fcla.edu/mundi/article/view/25161/24492