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Cherubina Emperor
Cherubina Emperor — Doxocopa cherubina
Published on March 30, 2026
Dazzling iridescent blue wings that shift to green in different lights.
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About this Species
Doxocopa cherubina, the Cherubina Emperor, features some of the most intense blue-green iridescence among the Apaturinae subfamily. Males are highly territorial and will vigorously defend their space in the forest canopy.
Habitat
Tropical moist forests of the Peruvian Amazon and the lower slopes of the Andes.
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At Kukusa, we only deal with specimens from sustainable butterfly farms in Peru. Each purchase supports local conservation efforts and rural livelihoods.
