orsis bluewing Myscelia orsis

Brazil's gift to butterfly enthusiasts, this nymphalid butterfly brings iridescent blue tones that capture light like precious gemstones. First formally described in 1782 by Dru Drury, it's been recognized by science for well over two centuries. The "bluewing" name perfectly captures the visual impact of its most distinctive feature. Native to Brazil's rich biodiversity hotspots, this species represents the spectacular variety of Neotropical butterflies that still have much to teach us about adaptation, coloration, and survival in the world's most biodiverse regions.