Entheus priassus explained

Entheus priassus is a species of skipper butterfly found in Central and South America. It is a specialist herbivore on the leaves of Gustavia superba (Lecythidaceae).^[1]

Subspecies

• Entheus priassus priassus (Surinam, French Guiana)
• Entheus priassus pralina Evans, 1952 (Brazil (Espírito Santo))

Notes and References

1. Caroline S. Awmack & Simon R. Leather . 2002 . Host plant quality and fecundity in herbivorous insects . . 47 . 817–844 . 10.1146/annurev.ento.47.091201.145300 . 11729092 .