Batesia hypochlora

Batesia is a monotypic butterfly genus of the family Nymphalidae. It contains only Batesia hypochlora, the painted beauty or also known as the pastel papillion.

Subspecies

 * Batesia hypochlora hypochlora (Peru)
 * Batesia hypochlora hypoxantha Salvin & Godman, 1868 (Peru, Ecuador)

Distribution
This species is found in the upper Amazon areas of Brazil, Ecuador and Peru.

Description
Batesia hypochlora can reach a wingspan of 85–95 mm. The upperside of the wings is blue, with a submarginal band of the same color surrounding the outer margin of the hindwings. On the forewings there is a large pink patch. The underside of the hindwings is yellow, varying in tone from pale cream to deep saffron depending on locality.