Batesia hypochlora facts for kids
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Batesia is a monotypic butterfly genus of the family Nymphalidae. It contains only Batesia hypochlora, the painted beauty.
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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. 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. The underside of the hindwings is yellow, varying in tone from pale cream to deep saffron depending on locality.
See also
In Spanish: Batesia (insecto) para niños
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