Malachite

The Malachite (Siproeta stelenes) is a neotropical brush-footed butterfly (family Nymphalidae). The malachite has large wings that are black and brilliant green or yellow-green on the uppersides and light brown and olive green on the undersides.

The wingspread is typically between 8.5 and 10 cm (3.3 and 3.9 in).

The malachite is found throughout Central and northern South America, where it is one of the most common butterfly species.