Apatura ilia


Apatura ilia

©Paulo Simões

Description: Brown bottom, with violet highlights. White stripes in the central zone. The inferior side is lighter. The females don’t have violet highlights. It can reach up to 60-70 mm span. The adult is observed between the end of June and August.

Habitat: Wooded areas with broadleaves in areas with old trees.

Where to find in the Arouca Geopark: Paiva River (Areinho).