Memphis philumena

Memphis philumena is a species of leafwing butterfly found in Central and South America.

Subspecies

Memphis philumena indigotica Salvin, 1869
''Memphis philumena xenica''

Description

Memphis philumena has a wingspan of 55 mm to 60 mm. The forewings have a humped costal edge, angular apex, hook-like inner angle, and very concave inner edge. Each hindwing bears a tail. The upper part of the male is very dark, almost black with a metallic blue basal part. In females, the forewing is barred by a broad orange band that separates the apex, and the costal edge of the hindwing is marked with orange. The underside is shiny brown and simulates a dead leaf. The under surface of the male resembles entirely that of ates.