Durrantia amabilis

The combination of pale straw ochreous forewings with localized chestnut brown dorsal and terminal markings distinguishes D. amabilis from other Durrantia species. The small brown spot at the end of the cell and sparse dark fuscous scaling are useful diagnostic characters. The pale ivory grey, shining hindwings contrast with the more patterned forewings. Accurate identification requires examination of genitalia or comparison with type specimens.

Wingspan approximately 24 mm. Forewings pale straw ochreous with light chestnut brown shading diffused along the dorsum, attenuating toward the tornus and traceable narrowly along the termen and around the apex; brown coloration slightly intensified above the apex but evanescent along the costa. A small chestnut brown spot present at the end of the cell, with sparse dark fuscous scales scattered across the wing surface. Hindwings shining, pale ivory grey.

Mexico, Guatemala, and Venezuela.

Larvae feed on Lantana camara.

• Lantana camara - larval foodplant

• Other Durrantia speciesSimilar overall morphology and wing pattern elements; distinguished by specific details of forewing markings, particularly the extent and intensity of brown coloration along the dorsum and the presence and position of the cell spot

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