Emperor-butterflies
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Doxocopa
Emperor butterflies
Doxocopa is a genus of Neotropical butterflies in the family Nymphalidae, subfamily Apaturinae. The genus comprises approximately 17 described species, commonly known as emperors. Many species exhibit strong sexual dimorphism, with males often displaying iridescent blue or green upper wing surfaces. The genus was established by Hübner in 1819 and is distributed primarily from Mexico through Central America and into South America.