Hypanartia lethe
# Hypanartia lethe

Hypanartia lethe, the orange admiral or orange mapwing, is a butterfly of the family Nymphalidae.

## Description

Hypanartia lethe has a wingspan of about 40–50 millimetres (1.6–2.0 in). Forewings are black with orange-brown spots and an orange-brown fascia composed by a few blotches. Hindwings are orange brown, with a row of black spots in the marginal area and a black narrow strip in the submarginal area near the apex. The underside of the wings shows an ornate pattern and a pale brown coloration resembling the contour lines of a topographic map (hence the common name orange mapwing). Adults have two hindwing tails of variable length.

## Biology

Larvae feed on Phenax, Boehmeria, Celtis, Sponia and Trema micrantha.

## Distribution and habitat

This common and widespread species can be found in Texas, Mexico - Peru, Trinidad, Venezuela, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay and Brazil. These butterflies have a mountain range and prefers forest habitats at an elevation of 300–1,700 metres (980–5,580 ft) above sea level.

