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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 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.