description Dingy Purplewing Overview
The Dingy Purplewing (Eunica monima) is a small tropical butterfly in the family Nymphalidae. It occurs from the West Indies and Mexico through Central America and northern South America, with migrant records and small resident populations in subtropical southern Florida. Males may show a purple sheen and white forewing spots, while females are generally darker and more cryptic. In Florida, the caterpillars feed on gumbo-limbo, Bursera simaruba.
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Where can the Dingy Purplewing butterfly be found?
The Dingy Purplewing, Eunica monima, occurs from the West Indies and Mexico through Central America and northern South America. It also has migrant records and small resident populations in subtropical southern Florida.
What is the scientific name of the Dingy Purplewing?
Its scientific name is Eunica monima. It is a small tropical butterfly in the family Nymphalidae.
Does the Dingy Purplewing occur in Florida?
Yes, but its Florida presence is limited. The species has migrant records and small resident populations in subtropical southern Florida.
What family does the Dingy Purplewing belong to?
It belongs to Nymphalidae, the brush-footed butterfly family. Eunica monima is one of the tropical species in that family.
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