Passiflora
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Anisoscelini
leaf-footed bugs
Anisoscelini is a tribe of leaf-footed bugs (family Coreidae) characterized by distinctive flattened, leaf-like expansions on the hind tibiae. The tribe comprises approximately 29 genera distributed primarily in the Americas, with greatest diversity in Neotropical regions. Some genera, notably Leptoglossus, have become invasive in Europe and eastern Asia. Members show specialized feeding associations, with some genera exhibiting apparent trophic preferences for Passiflora (passionflowers) and others for conifer species.
Anthemurgus passiflorae
passion flower bee
A small solitary bee in the family Andrenidae, Anthemurgus passiflorae is a monolectic specialist that forages exclusively on yellow passionflower (Passiflora lutea). It is one of the few andrenid bees with a published chromosome-level genome assembly, making it valuable for studying the genomic basis of host-plant specialization and pollinator conservation.
Dione
silverspot butterflies
Dione is a genus of butterflies in the subfamily Heliconiinae, family Nymphalidae, distributed from the southern United States through Central America to South America. Species in this genus are commonly known as silverspot butterflies due to the distinctive silver spots on the ventral wing surfaces. The genus includes at least two recognized species: Dione moneta (Mexican Silverspot) and Dione juno (Juno Silverspot or Juno Longwing). Adults are medium-sized butterflies with elongated wings and are frequently observed visiting flowers for nectar. Larvae feed on passion vines (Passiflora species).
Dione juno
Juno Silverspot, Juno Longwing, Juno Heliconian
Dione juno is a heliconiine butterfly (subfamily Heliconiinae) distributed from the southern United States through Central and South America. The species is a significant agricultural pest of passion fruit (Passiflora spp.), particularly Passiflora edulis, where caterpillars can completely defoliate host plants at high population densities. Adults are characterized by orange and black dorsal wing patterns with distinctive silver spots on the ventral wing surfaces. The species has been extensively studied in Brazil and Central America for its role in agroecosystems and its diverse complex of natural enemies.
Dione juno huascuma
Dione juno huascuma is a subspecies of silverspot butterfly in the family Nymphalidae. It belongs to a genus closely related to the more widely known Agraulis (Gulf Fritillary). The species Dione juno occurs from the southwestern United States through Mexico and Central America to South America. This subspecies represents a distinct geographic population within that broader range. Adults and larvae are associated with passion vines (Passiflora spp.) as host plants.
Euptoieta hegesia
Mexican Fritillary
Euptoieta hegesia, commonly known as the Mexican Fritillary, is a butterfly species in the family Nymphalidae found throughout North and South America. It is characterized by bright orange upper wings with black spotting and yellow-orange undersides lacking submarginal spots. The species has a wingspan of 2.5 to 3 inches and is active year-round in Mexico, with seasonal flight periods in the southern United States. Larvae feed on passionflowers and other host plants, displaying distinctive red coloration with silver spots and black spines.
Parchicola tibialis
Orange Passiflora Flea Beetle
Parchicola tibialis is a species of flea beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It is commonly known as the Orange Passiflora Flea Beetle. The species is distributed across North America.