Perisama oppelii
Common NamePerisama oppelii
Scientific NamePerisama oppelii
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyBiblidinae
Wingspan (mm)50
Primary Colorsyellow-green, black, iridescent blue-green
HabitatMontane forests, cloud forests
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America
Host PlantsSapindaceae
Flight PeriodYear-round
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa (chrysalis), and adult butterfly.
Identification TipsKey features include the lime-green/yellow-green wings with strong black venation, black forewing margin, and the iridescent blue-green apical spot on the forewing.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with bright lime-green to yellow-green wings, prominent black veins, a black forewing margin, and a distinctive iridescent blue-green spot near the forewing apex.
