About Mechanitis lysimnia (Fabricius, 1793)
Mechanitis lysimnia, commonly called the confused tigerwing, sweet-oil tiger, or lysimnia tigerwing, is a butterfly species belonging to the family Nymphalidae. This species was first described by Johan Christian Fabricius in 1793. Its range spans Central and South America, extending from southern Mexico down to Uruguay. It inhabits disturbed forests, and can be found at altitudes up to 1,500 metres (4,900 ft). Adult individuals have been observed feeding on nectar from Eupatorium flowers. The larvae of this species are gregarious, and feed on Solanum species, and possibly other plants in the family Solanaceae. The larvae themselves are pale green with yellow streaks.
