Malachite Butterfly Siproeta Stelenes. Beautiful Butterfly In Wildlife. Isolate On White Background Royalty-Free Stock Photography

The Malachite butterfly, Siproeta stelenes, is a small, brightly-colored butterfly native to the tropics of South and Central America. It has a beautiful green, blue, and orange pattern on its wings, and these colors can vary between individuals. It is both diurnal and crepuscular, meaning it is active during both the day and the night. The caterpillars feed on various species of plants, such as passionflower, philodendron, and wild mallow. The Malachite butterfly is a species of conservation concern and it is important to conserve its habitat in order for it to flourish.