Batesia hypochlora Felder 1862

Batesia is a monotypic butterfly genus of the family Nymphalidae. It contains only Batesia hypochlora, the painted beauty.

Subspecies

• Batesia hypochlora hypochlora (Peru)
• Batesia hypochlora hypoxantha Salvin & Godman, 1868 (Peru, Ecuador)

Distribution

This species is found in the upper Amazon areas of Brazil, Ecuador and Peru.

Description

Batesia hypochlora can reach a wingspan of 85-95 mm.^[2] The upperside of the wings is blue, with a submarginal band of the same color surrounding the outer margin of the hindwings. On the forewings there is a large pink patch.^[3] The underside of the hindwings is yellow, varying in tone from pale cream to deep saffron depending on locality.^[4]

References

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