Siproeta stelenes (True Brushfoot sp.)

Description:

There are currently 5 recognized subspecies of the Siproeta stelenes (sometimes also called Malachite Butterfly).

Sandoval Lake, Puerto Maldonado, Peru, 21 June 2009

Species:
Siproeta stelenes (True Brushfoot sp.)
Scientific Name:
Siproeta stelenes
Dutch Name:
Malachietvlinder
Family Name:
Nymphalidae-Nymphalinae (True Brushfoots)
Type of animal:
Butterflies (Lepidoptera - Heterocera)
Place/Location:
Sandoval Lake, Puerto Maldonado
Country/State:
Peru
Continent/Region:
South America