The *Actinote guatemalena*, commonly known as the Guatemalan Actinote, is a striking butterfly species belonging to the Nymphalidae family. It is characterized by its delicate, translucent wings adorned with a mosaic of orange, black, and white patterns, which provide both camouflage and warning coloration against predators. Like other members of the *Actinote* genus, this species exhibits a slow, fluttering flight pattern and is often seen gliding gracefully over forested areas in search of nectar-rich flowers. The caterpillars of *Actinote guatemalena* are known to feed on host plants from the Passifloraceae family, acquiring toxic compounds that make them unpalatable to predators.
This butterfly is primarily found in Central America, with its distribution spanning Guatemala, Honduras, and southern Mexico. It thrives in montane and cloud forests, preferring elevations between 800 and 2,000 meters, where the climate remains cool and humid. The species plays an important ecological role as both a pollinator and a prey item in the food chain, supporting the intricate biodiversity of its habitat. Due to deforestation and habitat fragmentation, populations of *Actinote guatemalena* face increasing pressures, making conservation efforts crucial for maintaining stable populations in the wild.
We firmly support the sustainable tropical butterfly collections as long as they take care of conserving the rainforest where they fly and developing responsible conscious trading.
All our items are carefully delivered to prevent damages on transport, papered items are packaged in glassine envelopes specifying capture/breeding data and location available. CITES certificate will be provided in the specimens required.
HOW WE GRADE OUR LISTINGS (SPECIMENS)
As Insect specimens are natural products, some are bred and some others caught in wild, the quality can vary greatly.
The guide below explains the grading used for specimens in our listings.
A1 No visible imperfections, both antennas, no tearing, scratches or missing part of the wings (or as perfect as you could expect from wild caught specimens), with exception of some leg damage.
A1- Very minor damage, normally restricted to antenna damage or antennae attached separately in the envelope.
A- These specimens have minor damage, such as antenna damage, or minor flight wear such as small scratches, minor sale damage, some minor fraying/chipping around the edges of the wings.
A2 More significant damage, such as major flight wear, small rips, small pieces missing from the wings, damage to the thorax or abdomen.
B or Second Grade These specimens have similar damage to A2 specimens, but to a more significant degree. Usually used as parts replacement or art work material
| SPECIMEN | |
|---|---|
| Country | Mexico |
| Locality | San Martin Veracruz |
| Collection type | Wild collected |
| Bio-zone | Neotropical |
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