Brassolis sophorae

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Brassolis sophorae female (click on image to enlarge it)
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Brassolis sophorae caterpillars (click on image to enlarge it)
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Brassolis sophorae (Linnaeus, 1758)

This butterfly is found in South America. The caterpillars are regarded as a pest of coconut and oil palms. They are gregarious and stay in a nest during the night. In the evening, they move to the feeding site, following a pheromone trail.