Otrera Leafwing (Memphis otrere) (Hübner, 1825)

 

Synonyms: Anaea otrere

 

 

Memphis otrere is confined to the montane Atlantic forest of the southeastern Brazil, at 800-2,000 m. It is sexually dimorphic: the male is dark brown with blue iridescence; the female is pale golden brown. The underwing is beige yellow and imitates a dead leaf. It is a poorly known species.

 

		D44094 Otrera Leafwing (Memphis otrere otrere) Bacchus Private Reserve Serra Macaé de Cima Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Copyright © Michael Patrikeev All Rights Reserved
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