Bompland's Perisama
Common NameBompland's Perisama
Scientific NamePerisama bomplandii
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyBiblidinae
Wingspan (mm)50
Primary Colorsblue, black, red, white
HabitatAndean cloud forests, tropical montane forests
Geographic RangeColombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia
Host PlantsSapindaceae (likely)
Flight PeriodYear-round in suitable climates
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa (chrysalis), and adult. Larvae feed on specific host plants, likely within the Sapindaceae family.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the vibrant iridescent blue and black on the upper forewing, and the distinctive pale ventral hindwing with a bright red patch near the body.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly characterized by iridescent blue markings on a black dorsal forewing, and a pale greyish-white ventral hindwing with a prominent red basal patch.
