hypochlora form
Peru
w 75mm
chrysochlora form
Peru
w 75mm
This beautiful butterfly lives in primary forest at 200-1200m and is the sole member of the Batesia genus
Range - Amazonian basin
Normally seen as solitary males that sit with wings spread basking in light at the base of trees or by streams.
Also known as the clown due to its large bright patches of colour. The upper surface of the wings is iridescent blue