Memphis proserpina

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

Subspecies

Memphis proserpina proserpina, present in Guatemala.
Memphis proserpina elara present in Costa Rica and Panama.
Memphis proserpina kingi, present in Panama.
Memphis proserpina schausiana, present in Mexico.

Description

Memphis proserpina is a butterfly with forewings with a humped costal edge and hooked internal angle. Each hindwing has a tail that is sometimes minimal. The upper side is navy blue with a metallic blue basal part on the forewings and a line of large metallic blue spots highlighting the apex, and on the hindwings a broad metallic blue suffusion. The underside is reddish-brown with metallic reflections and simulates a dead leaf.