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Fountainea nessus

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Fountainea nessus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Nymphalidae
Genus: Fountainea
Species:
F. nessus
Binomial name
Fountainea nessus

Fountainea nessus, also known as the superb leafwing or Cindy's leafwing, is a Neotropical butterfly in the family Nymphalidae.

Description

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The adult butterfly's wings are mainly dark brown from the dorsal view, with pink and blue patches on the forewings of the male, the female instead has silver patches. The hindwings have several eyespots. The wings mimic dead leaves from the ventral view. Most of the body is brown.

Preserved specimen

Distribution

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The butterfly can be found throughout South America. It lives in Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela, and Peru.[1]

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References

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  1. ^ Savela, Markku (April 26, 2024). "Fountainea". Lepidoptera and some other life forms. Archived from the original on September 26, 2022.