Godart's Numberwing (Catagramma pygas)

Godart’s Numberwing (Catagramma pygas)

I only saw Godart's numberwing (Catagramma pygas) once - at least with wings open. Most I saw of this species had their wings closed, thus I only saw the…


Eurota Purplewing (Eunica eurota)

Eurota Purplewing (Eunica eurota)

Eurota purplewing (Eunica eurota) is one of many wonderful species alongside the river bank of the Napo Wildlife Center welcome center. Like many species also…


Napo Wildlife Center Lepidoptera 11

Swallowtail Moth (Urania leilus)

Swallowtail Moth (Urania leilus) is an incredible butterfly that is actually a day flying (diurnal) moth! Not only a spectacular size and coloration, but it…


Pygas Eighty-eight (Callicore pygas)

Pygas Eighty-eight (Callicore pygas)

A pygas eighty-eight (Callicore pygas) resting on the outside of the Anangu Quichua Community’s souvenir hut – close to the welcome center. This is an opening…