Nessaea obrinus (Linnaeus, 1758)

Papilio obrinus (Linnaeus, 1758)

This is an endemic species of the Amazon where 3 subspecies are recognized (Lamas, 2004). Males and females are common and abundant in fermented fruit. Occurs in abundance throughout the year, however higher in the months of more rain.

Both sexes show green on the ventral side, sometimes criptic on the leafs. When they open their wings shows an orange highlighted, wich appears only on the back of the males. 

The female lays individual eggs on the underside of leaves of Alchornea (Euphorbiacea) (Otero & Marigo, 1992)

Abundant throughout the year

Adults are observed sucking plant secretions, fruits decomposing fruits

Alchornea sp. (Euphorbiaceae)

Lamas G. (2004):

Atlas of neotropical Lepidoptera - Checklist: Part 4A Hesperioidea - Papilionoidea. Book.: 1-439

Otero L.S., Marigo L.C. (1992):

Butterflies of Carajás. Book., Rio de Janeiro, Companhia Vale do Rio Doce: 1-76