Consul, described by Pieter Cramer in 1776, is a South American nymphalid butterfly genus in the subfamily Charaxinae.
Species There are four species in the genus. All are Neotropical.Glassberg, Jeffrey. (2007) A Swift Guide to Butterflies of Mexico and Central America. Sunstreak Books Inc. p. 123. +SpeciesCommon nameImageConsul electra (Westwood, 1850)pearly leafwingConsul excellens (Bates, 1864)black-veined leafwingConsul fabius (Cramer, 1776)tiger leafwingConsul panariste (Hewitson, 1856)tricoloured leafwing
Consul fabius is the most common and well known. It occurs from Mexico to Bolivia in deciduous forest, rainforest, and cloud forest, at elevations between sea level and about 1200 m. The larvae feed on several species of Piperaceae. It is part of a mimicry ring and also mimics dead leaves.
References
External links TOL "Consul Hübner, " at Markku Savela's Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms Biolib