Malachite – Siproeta stelenes
The common Malachite – Siproeta stelenes
- Family name – Nymphalidae.
- A Neotropical brush-footed butterfly.
- Large wings that are black and brilliant green or yellow-green on the upperside and light brown and olive green on the underside.
- Named for the mineral malachite, which is similar in color to the bright green on the butterfly’s wings.
- Found throughout Central and northern South America, where it is one of the most common butterfly species.
- Larvae are horned, spiny, black caterpillars with red markings.
- Pupa stage is green and have sharp, gold spines that can puncture predators.
