The genus Myscelia contains 9 species. Males of most species have metallic blue and white bars or patches on the uppersides. Females lack the blue scales, but have more extensive white markings. The underside hindwings of most species have a dark brown bark-like appearance. Myscelia capenas is the commonest, and unfortunately, the least beautiful member of the genus, as the blue scaling is barely detectable in most specimens. It is the only species which has an orange bar across the hindwings.
This butterfly occurs from Colombia to Bolivia.

Top & Left: A male
Middle: A female

Reserva Ecologica Taricaya, Puerto Maldonado, Peru, 22 June 2009