Rhetus periander, the Periander metalmark or variable beautymark,[1] is a butterfly of the family Riodinidae. It is found in most of Central America and South America, ranging from Mexico to Brazil and Argentina.[2]
The following subspecies are recognised:[2]
Reproduction
Female Rhetus Periander search for the host plants to lay eggs on. This is done on the hottest hours of the day. The average number of eggs laid are 1-2. The process from egg to full adult for Rhetus Periander is a full 50 days.
3. Kaminski, L.A., (2015) Natural history and systematic position of Rhetus belphegor, Introduction