Microtia
Bates, 1864
elf
Species Guides
3- Microtia dymas(Tiny Checkerspot)
- Microtia elada(Elada Checkerspot)
- Microtia elva(Elf)
Microtia is a monophyletic of butterflies in the Nymphalidae, containing the single Microtia elva, commonly known as the elf. The genus is distributed across the southern United States and Central America. Larvae feed on plants in the family Acanthaceae, particularly Tetramerium.
Pronunciation
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Identification
Microtia can be distinguished from other Melitaeini by its status and geographic restriction to southern North America and Central America. The single Microtia elva is the only representative of this .
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Distribution
Southern United States and Central America.
Diet
Larvae feed on Tetramerium and other in the Acanthaceae.
Host Associations
- Tetramerium - larval food plant
- Acanthaceae - larval food plant other in this
Similar Taxa
- Other Melitaeini generaMicrotia is distinguished by being and restricted to the southern United States and Central America, whereas related in the tribe typically contain multiple and/or have broader distributions.