Siproeta stelenes (True Brushfoot sp.)

Description:

There are currently 5 recognized subspecies of the Siproeta stelenes (sometimes also called Malachite Butterfly).
This is Siproeta stelenes stelenes which occurs on Jamaica, Hispaniola, Puerto Rico, St. Kitts and St. Croix.

Green Castle Estate, Robins Bay, Ocho Rios, Jamaica, 21 January 2018

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:
Green Castle Estate, Robins Bay, Ocho Rios
Country/State:
Jamaica
Continent/Region:
Caribbean