Superb Leafwing

Fountainea nessus

Fountainea nessus, the Superb Leafwing, is a leafwing butterfly in in the Fountainea genus, which contains 8 species widely distributed throughout the tropical region. Fountainea nessus is one of the most beautiful members of the genus.
Fountainea nessus, Otún Quimbaya Fauna and Flora Sanctuary, Colombia Finally a full open display of the male. Colombia,Colombia 2022,Fall,Fountainea nessus,Geotagged,Otún Quimbaya Fauna and Flora Sanctuary,South America,Superb Leafwing,World

Appearance

The bright pink bands on the forewings of males are overlaid with a purple-blue sheen which varies in intensity according to the lighting conditions and angle of view. The females are equally striking, being blackish-brown with a broad swathe of metallic silver running diagonally across the forewings.
Superb leafwing, Tatama National Park, Colombia Sorry, I normally avoid placing myself in the frame, yet this is the only somewhat usable shot we got of this rapidly flying species. Pink is an unusual color in butterflies (based on our experience) and the intensity of this one was mesmerizing. I wish we had a better shot of it. Cerro Montezuma,Choco,Chocó,Colombia,Colombia Choco & Pacific region,Fountainea nessus,Montezuma,South America,Superb Leafwing,Tatama National Park,Tatamá National Park,World

Distribution

This species occurs in the eastern Andes from Colombia to Bolivia.

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionArthropoda
ClassInsecta
OrderLepidoptera
FamilyNymphalidae
GenusFountainea
SpeciesFountainea nessus
Photographed in
Colombia
Peru