Zaretis itys

Zaretis itys, the skeletonized leafwing or leaf wing butterfly, is a Neotropical nymphalid butterfly genus in the subfamily Charaxinae.

The underside of the wings simulates dried leaves in colour and pattern.

[1] Caterpillars feed on leaves of Casearia and Laetia species (Salicaceae).

This species can be found from Mexico to the Guyanas, Paraguay, Suriname and Brazil.

This article related to members of the butterfly subfamily Charaxinae is a stub.