Baeotus aeilus explained

Baeotus aeilus, the Amazon beauty, is a species of butterfly of the family Nymphalidae. It is found in the upper Amazon areas of Brazil, Ecuador and Peru.

The wingspan is about 75 mm.[1] Adults are sexually dimorphic.[2]

Taxonomy

This species was formerly known as Baeotus amazonicus.

Notes and References

  1. http://www.sangay.eu/ficha-principale.php?lang=en&ref=431 Parque Nacional Sangay
  2. http://www.learnaboutbutterflies.com/Amazon%20-%20Baeotus%20aeilus.htm Butterflies of Amazonia