Pierella lena (Linnaeus, 1767)

Common Name:
Lena Pierella
Synonyms:

Papilio lena (Linnaeus, 1767)

Distribution:
Bolivia; Brasil; Ecuador; Perú
Feeding Caterpillars:

The caterpillars feed on Calathea ornata (Marantaceae), compiled by Beccaloni et al. (2008).

Color:
blue, brown
Publications:
Beccaloni G.W, Viloria A.L., Hall S.K., Robinson G.S. (2008):
Catalogue of the hostplants of the Neotropical butterflies. Book., London, S.E.A., Ribes, CYTED, Natural History Museum, IVIC: 1-536
pierella lena nature
Photo: Anselmo D'Affonseca
pierella lena dorsal

From dorsal

Specimen deposited in the Collection of Invertebrates INPA, Manaus, Amazonas