Luminochrysa prismaticus, named from Latin 'lumen' (light), 'chrysa' (gold), and 'prismaticus' (multichromatic), displays a 10 cm wingspan with iridescent purples, blues, and golds. Wings feature intricate vein patterns and tattered margins enhancing its ethereal look. Its slender, compact body and graceful antennae enable sensory navigation in dim rainforest understories. Bioluminescence emits 420-490 nm light, producing continuous blue to blue-green glow along wing veins with pulsating distal highlights, likely for intraspecific communication and predator deterrence. Observed gliding behavior occurs in tropical rainforests at 20-30°C. Part of genus Luminochrysa in the Chromaflorae Lepidoptera cluster, it is classified as vulnerable, inhabiting humid, shaded environments where its luminous display optimizes mate attraction and ecological interactions.
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