Dynamine postverta
Cramer, 1782
Four-spotted Sailor, Mylitta greenwing, four-spot sailor
Dynamine postverta is a in the Nymphalidae, commonly known as the Four-spotted Sailor or Mylitta greenwing. It occurs widely across the Neotropics, from Mexico to Argentina and Paraguay. The inhabits diverse environments including primary rainforests, humid woodlands, and agricultural areas at elevations up to approximately 900 meters. Larvae feed on Dalechampia species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dynamine postverta: /ˈdɪnəˌmaɪn ˌpɒstˈvɜːtə/
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Habitat
Primary rainforests, humid deciduous woodlands, scrubby grassland, and farmland. Elevational range extends to approximately 900 meters.
Distribution
Mexico south through Central America to Argentina and Paraguay. D. p. postverta occurs in Surinam and Brazil (Bahia, Minas Gerais); D. p. mexicana occurs in Mexico, Honduras, and Cuba. Additional records from Colombia (Cuenca río Coello, Cuenca río Amoyá).
Diet
Larvae feed on Dalechampia .
Host Associations
- Dalechampia - larval plant
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Taxonomic note
Listed as a synonym of Dynamine mylitta in some sources (Catalogue of Life, GBIF), but widely treated as a valid . Authority dates vary: Cramer, 1780 (original publication), 1782 (formal date), or 1779 (alternative citation).