Memphis moruus

Memphis moruus is a species of leafwing found in South America.

Subspecies

Memphis moruus moruus; present in Brazil and French Guiana.
Memphis moruus boisduvali
Memphis moruus leonila ; present in Ecuador.
Memphis moruus morpheus present in Brazil.
Memphis moruus phila present in Colombia and Ecuador.
Memphis moruus stheno present in Brazil.

Description

Memphis moruus has forewings with a pointed apex and a concave outer edge, and hindwings with a tail. The upper part is metallic blue with a lighter basal part and a darker navy blue to brown distal part. The underside is light brown and simulates a dead leaf.

Biology

The host plants of its caterpillar are Nectandra for Memphis moruus boisduvali.