Lilac Beauty Butterfly

When at rest in the tropical rainforests of sub-Sahara Africa, the lilac beauty hides it velvety colors. The upper sides of its wings exhibit a stunning combination of dark and light browns with iridescent bronze and purple highlights, but the undersides demonstrate muted hues. In combination with false leaf veins, a median rib, and irregular edges, the tranquil insect often appears as a brittle or torn leaf to potential predators.