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Immature stages of the Neotropical butterfly, Dynamine agacles agacles
Luis Anderson Ribeiro Leite1, Mirna Martins Casagrande, Olaf Hermann Hendrik Mielke
1Departamento de Zoologia; Setor de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal do Paraná, C. P.: 19020, 81531980, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil. madison.2@ig.com.br
Abstract:
The external morphology of the immature stages of Dynamine agacles agacles (Dalman, 1823) (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae: Biblidinae) is described, including photos, drawings, and scanning electron micrographs. Data on the adult and larval behavior are given based on observations in the host plant Dalechampia triphylla Lam. (Malpighiales : Euphorbiaceae). The results are compared and discussed with other described species of Biblidinae, allowing to make further observations on the natural history and evolution of Dynamine.

