The adult feeds on the nectar of flowers while the larva feeds on several species of Solanaceae (mainly Brunfelsia pilosa and Brunfelsia uniflora).

Females lay white eggs on the underside of fresh leaves.

The pupa is pale yellow with black markings.

[3][4][5] Methona themisto can be found in Brazil and Panama.

[6] This quite common species prefers forest habitat.