Anaea andria
Scudder, 1875
Goatweed Leafwing, Goatweed Butterfly
Anaea andria is a leafwing in the Nymphalidae, commonly known as the Goatweed Leafwing. It is native to North America and is named for its association with goatweed (Croton capitatus) and related plants. The is notable for its leaf-like wing appearance when at rest. It has two recognized : A. a. andria and A. a. andriaesta.
Pronunciation
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Distribution
North America
Diet
Larvae feed on plants in the spurge (Euphorbiaceae), specifically goatweed (Croton capitatus), Texas croton (Croton texensis), and prairie tea (Croton monanthogynus). feeding habits are not documented in available sources.
Host Associations
- Croton capitatus - larval goatweed
- Croton texensis - larval Texas croton
- Croton monanthogynus - larval prairie tea
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Subspecies
Two are recognized: Anaea andria andria (nominate) and Anaea andria andriaesta Johnson & Comstock, 1941.
Catalog Numbers
MONA/Hodges number: 4554.