Chorinea licursis is a species of butterfly belonging to the family Riodinidae.

These butterflies are quite variable with respect to the size of the transparent region and of spots on the hindwings.

They have transparent wings outlined with black and long tails on the hindwings.

[2] Larvae feed on Celastraceae (mainly Maytenus ilicifolia and Prionostemma species).

[2] This species can be found in the forests of Brazil (Rio Grande do Sul), at an elevation of about 0–1,000 metres (0–3,281 ft) above sea level.