Batesia hypochlora

batesia hypochlora hypochlora, peru

Batesia hypochlora Painted beauty

hypochlora form

Peru

w 75mm

m a1 £15

batesia hypochlora hypochlora verso, peru

Batesia hypochlora verso

batesia hypochlora chrysochlora

Batesia hypochlora Painted beauty

chrysochlora form

Peru

w 75mm

m a1 £12

batesia hypochlora chrysochlora verso

Batesia hypochlora verso


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