Fountainea nobilis
Fountainea nobilis, the noble leafwing, is a species of Neotropical butterfly belonging to the family Nymphalidae, Charaxinae subfamily. Description. "Fountainea nobilis" is a quite rare "leaf butterfly". The dorsal sides of the upperwings are reddish with dark brown edges. In the females the dorsal sides are usually brown, with clearer edges. On the hindwings there are a few small white and black eyespots. The undersides mimic dead leaves, ranging from pale brown to grey. Distribution. "Fountainea nobilis" can be found from Southern Mexico (south-western Chiapas) to Colombia, Venezuela and Peru.