Habitat: Widespread and common in all open areas on both slopes, from sea level to 2,500m. Especially common in pasturelands where its hostplant is an abundant weed. Range: troughout North, Central and South America, West Indies, Cocos Island, Philipines , Australia, Sulawesi, Moluccas, New Guinea. Distribution: Colon Island Characteristics: Very distinct, cannot be confused with anything else in Central America. (4.1-4.8cm)