Appearance
The wingspan of "Lyropteryx apollonia" is about 35–43 millimetres. Upper surface of the wings is black, with numerous longitudinal streaks of metallic blue-green colours on the outer half. The undersides are black, with the basal half spotted with purple-pink and the outer half with black and white stripes. Forewings are large, subtriangular, while the hind wings are relatively small.
Naming
* "Lyropteryx apollonia apollonia" - Stichel, 1910⤷ "Lyropteryx apollonia diana" - Stichel, 1910
⤷ "Lyropteryx apollonia sparsa" - Stichel, 1924
Distribution
This rare species is widespread in the tropical areas of the South America, particularly in Ecuador, Brazil, Bolivia, Peru and Colombia.Habitat
"Lyropteryx apollonia" can be found in tropical rainforests, at an elevation of about 200–600 metresReferences:
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