Malachite Butterfly
Species: Siproeta stelenes
Origin: Peru
Size: 16.5 x 16.5cm x Depth 5cm
Description: Unusual green colouration on this brush-footed butterfly from the family Nymphalidae. Pretty lace like markings in pale mint and chocolate colourings shown on the verso side. The adults feed on nectar from rotting fruit and are a common species found throughout southern America.
Species: Siproeta stelenes
Origin: Peru
Size: 16.5 x 16.5cm x Depth 5cm
Description: Unusual green colouration on this brush-footed butterfly from the family Nymphalidae. Pretty lace like markings in pale mint and chocolate colourings shown on the verso side. The adults feed on nectar from rotting fruit and are a common species found throughout southern America.
Species: Siproeta stelenes
Origin: Peru
Size: 16.5 x 16.5cm x Depth 5cm
Description: Unusual green colouration on this brush-footed butterfly from the family Nymphalidae. Pretty lace like markings in pale mint and chocolate colourings shown on the verso side. The adults feed on nectar from rotting fruit and are a common species found throughout southern America.