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Malachite

Siproeta stelenes

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Nymphalidae ›Genus: Siproeta

About

Siproeta stelenes (malachite) is a neotropical brush-footed butterfly (family Nymphalidae). The malachite has large wings that are black and brilliant green or yellow-green on the upperside and light brown and olive green on the underside. It is named for the mineral malachite, which is similar in color to the bright green on the butterfly's wings. Typically, the wingspread is between 8.5 and 10 cm (3.3 and 3.9 in). The malachite is found throughout Central and northern South America,

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Malachite?
The scientific name of Malachite is Siproeta stelenes.
What kingdom does Malachite belong to?
Malachite belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Malachite belong to?
Malachite belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Malachite belong to?
Malachite belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Malachite belong to?
Malachite belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
What family does Malachite belong to?
Malachite belongs to the family Nymphalidae.
What genus does Malachite belong to?
Malachite belongs to the genus Siproeta.