Nessaea is a genus of nymphalid butterflies found in the Neotropical realm.

Unlike virtually all other butterflies with blue coloration, the blue colors in this genus are due to pigmentation [pterobilin (biliverdin IXγ)][2] rather than iridescence (e.g., Morpho species).

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