Archaeoprepona species

These used to be classed as Prepona species , but there is felt to be sufficient evidence to separate them into their own genus. This is based on the male genitalia as well as the male androconial tufts are black (never yellow) .They also have a somber colouration on the underside and usually lack prominent ocelli.

Archaeoprepona chromus

archaeoprepona chromis


Peru

WS 85mm

M A1 £4.50



Archaeoprepona demophon

archaeoprepona demophon

Demophon shoemaker

A1 £ 5.50

archaeoprepona demophon verso



Archaeoprepona licomedes

archaeoprepona licomedes

Cramer's shoemaker

Peru

M A1 £ 5.50

archaeoprepona licomedes verso



Archaeoprepona meander

archaeoprepona meander


Peru

WS 70 mm

M A1 £ 5

archaeoprepona meander verso