Batesia is a monotypic butterfly genus of the family Nymphalidae. It contains only Batesia hypochlora, the painted beauty or also known as the pastel papillion.
This species is found in the upper Amazon areas of Brazil, Ecuador and Peru.
Batesia hypochlora can reach a wingspan of 85âÂÂ95 mm. The upperside of the wings is blue, with a submarginal band of the same color surrounding the outer margin of the hindwings. On the forewings there is a large pink patch.