''Batesia'' is a monotypic butterfly genus of the family Nymphalidae. It contains only ''Batesia hypochlora'', the painted beauty or also known as the pastel papillion.

Subspecies

*''Batesia hypochlora hypochlora'' ( Peru) *''Batesia hypochlora hypoxantha'' Salvin & Godman, 1868 ( Peru, Ecuador)

Distribution

This species is found in the upper Amazon areas of Brazil, Ecuador and Peru.

Description

''Batesia hypochlora'' can reach a wingspan of 85–95 mm. The upperside of the wings is blue, with a submarginal band of the same color surrounding the outer margin of the hindwings. On the forewings there is a large pink patch.Butterflies of Amazonia
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References

Biblidinae Lepidoptera of Brazil Lepidoptera of Ecuador Lepidoptera of Peru Nymphalidae of South America Taxa named by Rudolf Felder Taxa named by Cajetan von Felder Butterflies described in 1862 {{Biblidinae-stub