Eurytides bellerophon
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Eurytides bellerophon is a butterfly
of the Papilionidae family. It is found in south-eastern Brazil
(Minas Gerais, São Paulo and from Santa Catarina to Mato Grosso), Bolivia
(Pando and Mapiri) and northern Argentina
(Misiones).
The larvae feed on Guatteria nigrescens.
Butterfly
A butterfly is a mainly day-flying insect of the order Lepidoptera, which includes the butterflies and moths. Like other holometabolous insects, the butterfly's life cycle consists of four parts: egg, larva, pupa and adult. Most species are diurnal. Butterflies have large, often brightly coloured...
of the Papilionidae family. It is found in south-eastern Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
(Minas Gerais, São Paulo and from Santa Catarina to Mato Grosso), Bolivia
Bolivia
Bolivia officially known as Plurinational State of Bolivia , is a landlocked country in central South America. It is the poorest country in South America...
(Pando and Mapiri) and northern Argentina
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
(Misiones).
The larvae feed on Guatteria nigrescens.