Diaethria anna, also known as Anna's eighty-eight or Finita Burrasca , is a butterfly in wet tropical forests in Middle America. On rare occasions, it can be found as a stray in south Texas. Its upperside is dark …

Identification: Upperside is brown with a wide, metallic green band across the forewing. Underside of hindwing is white with a red costal margin and a black-outlined "88." Wing Span: Not reported. Life …

The eighty-eight butterfly is a visually stunning species native to Central and South America, ranging from Mexico to Peru and Brazil. It is most commonly found in tropical and subtropical forests, where …

Feb 21, 2026 · Although we can’t be 100% sure, the bold 88 pattern may mimic warning or eyespots. This can trick birds or lizards into thinking the butterfly is dangerous or just make them hesitate.

The 88 butterfly is secure globally although it can appear to be rare in its range. This butterfly or its larvae is known to consume three different host plants and does not pose a threat to these species.

Anna’s eighty-eight have a unique number '88' pattern on the underside of their wings, which is strikingly visible when they're at rest. Unlock the secrets of insect life cycles, habitats, behaviors and …

Sep 2, 2004 · Well, although named the "88" inspite of the "89" on the ventral side of the hind wing, this species is thought to have accidentally arrived by plane from South America. There are only three …

The 89 or 88 numerals which appear on the underside hindwings of clymena are present in all 12 of the Diaethria species but vary in colour, thickness and shape.

Known famously as the Anna's Eighty-eight, this butterfly is nature’s own graphic designer. Found dancing through the tropical forests of Central and South America, it carries a numerical secret …

The ventral side of the hindwings is white, with lines that approximate a black-outlined "88", giving the species its common name. These markings occasionally appear more like a "98" or "89". Potential …