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Amblypodiini
The Amblypodiini are a small tribe of butterflies in the family Lycaenidae. Genera As not all Theclinae have been assigned to tribes, the following list of genera is preliminary: * ''Amblypodia ''Amblypodia'' is a genus of butterflies in the family Lycaenidae. Several species formerly placed here are now in ''Arhopala'' and ''Flos'', although this placement is not necessarily definite. The remaining species of ''Amblypodia'' are: * '' ...'' * '' Iraota'' * '' Myrina'' References Theclinae Butterfly tribes {{Theclinae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amblypodia
''Amblypodia'' is a genus of butterflies in the family Lycaenidae. Several species formerly placed here are now in ''Arhopala'' and ''Flos'', although this placement is not necessarily definite. The remaining species of ''Amblypodia'' are: * ''Amblypodia anita'' – purple leaf blue * '' Amblypodia annetta -'' darkish brown * '' Amblypodia narada -'' blue and brown shades The species of this genus are found in the Indomalayan realm (mainly) and the Australasian realm The Australasian realm is one of eight biogeographic realms that is coincident with, but not (by some definitions) the same as, the geographical region of Australasia. The realm includes Australia, the island of New Guinea (comprising Papua Ne .... References * * Amblypodiini Lycaenidae genera Taxa named by Thomas Horsfield {{Theclinae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Theclinae
The subfamily Theclinae is a group of butterflies, often referred to as hairstreaks, with some species instead known as elfins or by other names. The group is part of the family Lycaenidae, the "gossamer-winged butterflies". There are many tropical species as well as a number found in the Americas. Tropical hairstreaks often have iridescent blue coloration above, caused by reflected light from the structure of the wing scales rather than by pigment. Hairstreaks from North America are commonly brown above. Few Theclinae are migratory. Members of this group are described as 'thecline'. Family characteristics Morphology: Members of the ''Lycaenidae'' family, including Theclinae, typically possess smooth or hairy eyes bordered by white scales. The labial palps are forward-projecting or slightly upturned, and the antennae are approximately half the length of the forewing, ending in elongated clubs. Both sexes have fully functional legs, although male forelegs are often reduced compa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iraota
''Iraota'' is a southeast Asian and Indian genus. genus of butterflies in the family Lycaenidae. The genus was erected by Frederic Moore in 1881."''Iraota'' Moore, [1881]"at Markku Savela's ''Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms'' Species *''Iraota abnormis'' (Moulton, 1911) *''Iraota aurigena'' Fruhstorfer, 1907 *''Iraota distanti'' (Staudinger, 1889) *''Iraota rochana'' (Horsfield, [1829]) - scarce silverstreak *''Iraota timoleon'' (Stoll, 790 __NOTOC__ Year 790 ( DCCXC) was a common year starting on Friday of the Julian calendar, the 790th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 790th year of the 1st millennium, the 90th year of the 8th century, and the ... - silverstreak blue References Amblypodiini Lycaenidae genera Taxa named by Frederic Moore {{Lycaenidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Myrina (butterfly)
''Myrina'' is a purely Afrotropical genus of butterfly in the family Lycaenidae containing a total of five species.Williams, Mark C. Butterflies and Skippers of the Afrotropical region, (Papilionoidea and Hesperioidea) CD encyclopaedia 2002 It comprises five recognized species, each distinguished by unique morphological characteristics suited to their specific habitats across Africa. The genus was named after Myrina, a queen of the Amazons, aligning with a historical trend where early naturalists named insect species after figures from classical mythology. Species The genus ''Myrina'' includes the following species: *'' Myrina anettae'' De Fleury, 1924 *'' Myrina dermaptera'' (Wallengren, 1857) *'' Myrina sharpei'' Bethune-Baker, 1906 *'' Myrina silenus'' (Fabricius, 1775) *'' Myrina subornata'' Lathy, 1903 Etymology The genus '' Myrina'' follows a common naming convention among early entomologists, who frequently chose names of mythological Myth is a genre of folklore cons ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amblypodia Dodonaea
''Arhopala dodonaea'', the pale Himalayan oakblue, (sometimes listed as a synonym of '' Amblypodia rama'') is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the lycaenids or blues family. Description Both male and female are blue with a broad border. The underside is grey. The female forewing termen is markedly crenulate. Range The butterfly occurs in India ( Kumaon) and Pakistan. Afghanistan, Northwest Himalaya - Sikkim, Chitral. Status William Harry Evans reported that the species was common in 1932. See also *List of butterflies of India (Lycaenidae) Cited references References * * * dodonaea ''Dodonaea'', commonly known as hop-bushes, is a genus of about 70 species of flowering plants in the soapberry family, Sapindaceae. The genus has a cosmopolitan distribution in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate regions of Africa, the Am ... Butterflies of Asia Lepidoptera of Nepal Fauna of the Himalayas Butterflies described in 1857 Taxa named by Frederic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Genera
Genus (; : genera ) is a taxonomic rank above species and below family as used in the biological classification of living and fossil organisms as well as viruses. In binomial nomenclature, the genus name forms the first part of the binomial species name for each species within the genus. :E.g. '' Panthera leo'' (lion) and '' Panthera onca'' (jaguar) are two species within the genus '' Panthera''. ''Panthera'' is a genus within the family Felidae. The composition of a genus is determined by taxonomists. The standards for genus classification are not strictly codified, so different authorities often produce different classifications for genera. There are some general practices used, however, including the idea that a newly defined genus should fulfill these three criteria to be descriptively useful: # monophyly – all descendants of an ancestral taxon are grouped together (i.e. phylogenetic analysis should clearly demonstrate both monophyly and validity as a separate lineag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tribe (biology)
In biology, a tribe is a taxonomic rank above genus, but below family and subfamily. It is sometimes subdivided into subtribes. By convention, all taxa ranked above species are capitalized, including both tribe and subtribe. In zoology, the standard ending for the name of a zoological tribe is "-ini". Examples include the tribes Caprini (goat-antelopes), Hominini (hominins), Bombini (bumblebees), and Thunnini (tunas). The tribe Hominini is divided into subtribes by some scientists; subtribe Hominina then comprises "humans". The standard ending for the name of a zoological subtribe is "-ina". In botany, the standard ending for the name of a botanical tribe is "-eae". Examples include the tribes Acalypheae and Hyacintheae. The tribe Hyacintheae is divided into subtribes, including the subtribe Massoniinae. The standard ending for the name of a botanical subtribe is "-inae". In bacteriology, the form of tribe names is as in botany, e.g., Pseudomonadeae, based on the ge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Butterflies
Butterflies are winged insects from the lepidopteran superfamily Papilionoidea, characterized by large, often brightly coloured wings that often fold together when at rest, and a conspicuous, fluttering flight. The oldest butterfly fossils have been dated to the Paleocene, about 56 million years ago, though molecular evidence suggests that they likely originated in the Cretaceous. Butterflies have a four-stage life cycle, and like other holometabolous insects they undergo complete metamorphosis. Winged adults lay eggs on the food plant on which their larvae, known as caterpillars, will feed. The caterpillars grow, sometimes very rapidly, and when fully developed, pupate in a chrysalis. When metamorphosis is complete, the pupal skin splits, the adult insect climbs out, expands its wings to dry, and flies off. Some butterflies, especially in the tropics, have several generations in a year, while others have a single generation, and a few in cold locations may take sever ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Family (biology)
Family (, : ) is one of the eight major hierarchical taxonomic ranks in Linnaean taxonomy. It is classified between order and genus. A family may be divided into subfamilies, which are intermediate ranks between the ranks of family and genus. The official family names are Latin in origin; however, popular names are often used: for example, walnut trees and hickory trees belong to the family Juglandaceae, but that family is commonly referred to as the "walnut family". The delineation of what constitutes a family—or whether a described family should be acknowledged—is established and decided upon by active taxonomists. There are not strict regulations for outlining or acknowledging a family, yet in the realm of plants, these classifications often rely on both the vegetative and reproductive characteristics of plant species. Taxonomists frequently hold varying perspectives on these descriptions, leading to a lack of widespread consensus within the scientific community ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lycaenidae
Lycaenidae is the second-largest family (biology), family of butterflies (behind Nymphalidae, brush-footed butterflies), with over 6,000 species worldwide, whose members are also called gossamer-winged butterflies. They constitute about 30% of the known butterfly species. The family comprises seven subfamilies, including the blues (Polyommatinae), the coppers (Lycaeninae), the hairstreaks (Theclinae), and the harvesters (Miletinae). Description, food, and life cycle Adults are small, under 5 cm usually, and brightly coloured, sometimes with a metallic gloss. Lycaenidae wings are generally blue or green. More than half of these butterflies depend on ants in some way. Larvae are often flattened rather than cylindrical, with glands that may produce secretions that attract and subdue ants. Their cuticles tend to be thickened. Some larvae are capable of producing vibrations and low sounds that are transmitted through the substrates they inhabit. They use these sounds to commun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oriental Insects
The Orient is a term referring to the East in relation to Europe, traditionally comprising anything belonging to the Eastern world. It is the antonym of the term ''Occident'', which refers to the Western world. In English, it is largely a metonym for, and coterminous with, the continent of Asia – loosely classified into Southwest Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Central Asia, East Asia, and sometimes including the Caucasus. Originally, the term ''Orient'' was used to designate only the Near East, but later its meaning evolved and expanded, designating also Central Asia, Southwest Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, or the Far East. The term oriental is often used to describe objects and (in a derogative manner) people coming from the Orient/eastern Asia. Etymology The term "Orient" derives from the Latin word ''oriens'', meaning "east" (lit. "rising" < ''orior'' "rise"). The use of the word for "rising" to refer to the east (where the sun rises) has analogues from many lan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
