PARIDES neophilus olivensis female Peru US $
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Widespread in South America this small species of Parides can be found along most rain forest water courses. It is quite variable throughout it's range.
Sub Species
P.neophilus neophilus - Guyana, Surinam and French Guiana.
P.neophilus consus - Eastern Bolivia.
P.neophilus ecbolius - Lower Amazon Region od Brasil.
P.neophilus eurybates - Southern Brasil to Paraguay and north-eastern Argentina.
P.neophilus parianus - Trinidad and Venezuela.
P.neophilus olivencius - Eastern Peru to Columbia and then to northern Brasil.
Sexes - As shown, the male varies with the amount of green on the fore wing to also include some white. Females can vary to include a white patch on each fore wing.
Similar Species - Closely resembles Parides echemon.