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Mechanitis
''Mechanitis'' is a genus of butterflies in the tribe Ithomiini, commonly known as tigerwings. They were named by Johan Christian Fabricius in 1807. They are in the brush-footed butterfly family, Nymphalidae. Members of the genus ''Mechanitis'' were named for the machine-like metallic appearance of the chrysalis in certain species such as the ''Mechanitis polymnia''. The chrysalises have a reflective chitin coating with a metallic appearance. Taxonomy ''Mechanitis'' was described by Johan Christian Fabricius in 1807. Members of the genus ''Mechanitis'' in the brush-footed butterfly family, Nymphalidae. ''Mechanitis'' are in the Ithomiini tribe which includes other Neotropical species of butterflies. The classification of ''Mechanitis'', when based entirely on appearance of wing pattern and color is inaccurate because of the incidence of polymorphic butterflies. When wing patterns are similar the accuracy in identifying butterfly species is improved with the use of ecological and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mechanitis Menapis Mantineus (Nymphalidae, Danainae, Ithomiini) (31791364080)
''Mechanitis'' is a genus of butterflies in the tribe Ithomiini, commonly known as tigerwings. They were named by Johan Christian Fabricius in 1807. They are in the brush-footed butterfly family, Nymphalidae. Members of the genus ''Mechanitis'' were named for the machine-like metallic appearance of the chrysalis in certain species such as the ''Mechanitis polymnia''. The chrysalises have a reflective chitin coating with a metallic appearance. Taxonomy ''Mechanitis'' was described by Johan Christian Fabricius in 1807. Members of the genus ''Mechanitis'' in the brush-footed butterfly family, Nymphalidae. ''Mechanitis'' are in the Ithomiini tribe which includes other Neotropical species of butterflies. The classification of ''Mechanitis'', when based entirely on appearance of wing pattern and color is inaccurate because of the incidence of polymorphic butterflies. When wing patterns are similar the accuracy in identifying butterfly species is improved with the use of ecological ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mechanitis Polymnia Oranžový Tygr
''Mechanitis'' is a genus of butterflies in the tribe Ithomiini, commonly known as tigerwings. They were named by Johan Christian Fabricius in 1807. They are in the brush-footed butterfly family, Nymphalidae. Members of the genus ''Mechanitis'' were named for the machine-like metallic appearance of the chrysalis in certain species such as the ''Mechanitis polymnia''. The chrysalises have a reflective chitin coating with a metallic appearance. Taxonomy ''Mechanitis'' was described by Johan Christian Fabricius in 1807. Members of the genus ''Mechanitis'' in the brush-footed butterfly family, Nymphalidae. ''Mechanitis'' are in the Ithomiini tribe which includes other Neotropical species of butterflies. The classification of ''Mechanitis'', when based entirely on appearance of wing pattern and color is inaccurate because of the incidence of polymorphic butterflies. When wing patterns are similar the accuracy in identifying butterfly species is improved with the use of ecological a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mechanitis Mazaeus
''Mechanitis mazaeus'', the Mazaeus tigerwing, is a species of butterfly of the family Nymphalidae. It is found in South America. The larvae have been recorded feeding on '' Solanum'' species, including '' S. subnerme''. Subspecies *''M. m. mazaeus'' (Brazil) *''M. m. beebei'' Forbes, 1948 (Venezuela) *''M. m. egaensis'' Bates, 1862 (Brazil) *''M. m. deceptus'' Butler, 1873 (Ecuador and Peru) *''M. m. fallax'' Butler, 1873 (Colombia, Brazil and Peru) *''M. m. holmgreni'' Bryk, 1953 (Bolivia and Peru) *''M. m. lanei'' Fox, 1967 (Brazil) *''M. m. messenoides'' C. & R. Felder, 1865 (Colombia) *''M. m. pannifera'' Butler, 1877 (Suriname Suriname (; srn, Sranankondre or ), officially the Republic of Suriname ( nl, Republiek Suriname , srn, Ripolik fu Sranan), is a country on the northeastern Atlantic coast of South America. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the north ..., the Guyanas and Brazil) *''M. m. pothetoide'' d'Almeida, 1951 (Brazil) *''M. m. visenda'' Butle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mechanitis Lysimnia
''Mechanitis lysimnia'', the confused tigerwing, sweet-oil tiger or lysimnia tigerwing, is a species of butterfly of the family Nymphalidae. It was described by Johan Christian Fabricius in 1793. It is found in Central and South America, from southern Mexico to Uruguay. The habitat consists of disturbed forests at altitudes up to . Adults have been recorded feeding on nectar from ''Eupatorium'' flowers. The larvae are gregarious and feed on ''Solanum'' species and possibly other members of the family Solanaceae The Solanaceae , or nightshades, are a family of flowering plants that ranges from annual and perennial herbs to vines, lianas, epiphytes, shrubs, and trees, and includes a number of agricultural crops, medicinal plants, spices, weeds, and o .... They are pale green streaked with yellow. (Brazil: Bahia) *''M. l. ocona'' Druce, 1876 (Peru) *''M. l. roqueensis'' Bryk, 1953 (Peru) *''M. l. solaria'' Forbes, 1948 (Venezuela) *''M. l. utemaia'' Reakirt, 1866 (Honduras, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mechanitis Polymnia
''Mechanitis polymnia'', the orange-spotted tiger clearwing or disturbed tigerwing,Glassberg, Jeffrey (2007). ''A Swift Guide to the Butterflies of Mexico and Central America.'' Sunstreak Books Inc. . p.145. is a butterfly of the family Nymphalidae. It is found from Mexico to the Amazon rainforest. The wingspan is . The larvae feed on '' Solanum'' species. Subspecies *''M. p. polymnia'' (Suriname, French Guiana, Brazil) *''M. p. isthmia'' Bates, 1863 (Mexico, Panama, Costa Rica) *''M. p. chimborazona'' Bates, 1864 (Ecuador) *''M. p. lycidice'' Bates, 1864 (Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras) *''M. p. veritabilis'' Butler, 1873 (Colombia, Venezuela) *''M. p. dorissides'' Staudinger, 884/small> (Peru) *''M. p. casabranca'' Haensch, 1905 (Brazil (Minas Gerais)) *''M. p. eurydice'' Haensch, 1905 (Peru) *''M. p. caucaensis'' Haensch, 1909 (Colombia) *''M. p. werneri'' Hering, 1925 (Colombia) *''M. p. angustifascia'' Talbot, 1928 (Peru, Brazil) *''M. p. apicenotata'' Zikán, 1941 (Brazil (Ama ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mechanitis Menapis
''Mechanitis menapis'', the Menapis tigerwing or variable tigerwing, is a species of butterfly of the family Nymphalidae. It was described by William Chapman Hewitson in 1856. It is found in South America South America is a continent entirely in the Western Hemisphere and mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a relatively small portion in the Northern Hemisphere at the northern tip of the continent. It can also be described as the southe .... The larvae feed on '' Solanum'' species, including '' S. hispidum'' and '' S. torvum''. Subspecies *''M. m. menapis'' (Colombia) *''M. m. caribensis'' Fox, 1967 (Venezuela) *''M. m. dariensis'' Brown, 1977 (Panama) *''M. m. doryssus'' Bates, 1864 (Guatemala, Mexico, Panama) *''M. m. mantineus'' Hewitson, 1869 (Ecuador: western Andes) *''M. m. occasiva'' Fox, 1967 (Colombia) *''M. m. saturata'' Godman, 1901 (Mexico, Panama, Costa Rica) References Ithomiini Butterflies of Central America Nymphalidae of South America B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ithomiini
Ithomiini is a butterfly tribe in the nymphalid subfamily Danainae. It is sometimes referred to as the tribe of clearwing butterflies or glasswing butterflies. Some authors consider the group to be a subfamily (Ithomiinae). These butterflies are exclusively Neotropical, found in humid forests from sea level to 3000 m, from Mexico to Argentina. There are around 370 species in some 40–45 genera. Ithomiini biology Ithomiines are unpalatable because their adults seek out and sequester pyrrolizidine alkaloids from plants that they visit, especially composite flowers (Asteraceae) and wilted borages (Boraginaceae). The slow-flying adults are Müllerian mimics of each other as well as of many other Lepidoptera. Henry Walter Bates referred to a "transparency group" of Amazon butterfly species. It was originally with seven species belonging to six different genera. Reginald Punnett suggested 28 species of this peculiar facies are known, though some are excessively rare. The ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buprestidae
Buprestidae is a family of beetles known as jewel beetles or metallic wood-boring beetles because of their glossy iridescent colors. Larvae of this family are known as flatheaded borers. The family is among the largest of the beetles, with some 15,500 species known in 775 genera. In addition, almost 100 fossil species have been described. The larger and more spectacularly colored jewel beetles are highly prized by insect collectors. The elytra of some Buprestidae species have been traditionally used in beetlewing jewellery and decoration in certain countries in Asia, like India, Thailand and Japan. Description and ecology Shape is generally cylindrical or elongate to ovoid, with lengths ranging from , although most species are under . '' Catoxantha'', '' Chrysaspis'', '' Euchroma'' and '' Megaloxantha'' contain the largest species. A variety of bright colors are known, often in complicated patterns. The iridescence common to these beetles is not due to pigments in the exosk ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nymphalidae Of South America
The Nymphalidae are the largest family of butterflies, with more than 6,000 species distributed throughout most of the world. Belonging to the superfamily Papilionoidea, they are usually medium-sized to large butterflies. Most species have a reduced pair of forelegs and many hold their colourful wings flat when resting. They are also called brush-footed butterflies or four-footed butterflies, because they are known to stand on only four legs while the other two are curled up; in some species, these forelegs have a brush-like set of hairs, which gives this family its other common name. Many species are brightly coloured and include popular species such as the emperors, monarch butterfly, admirals, tortoiseshells, and fritillaries. However, the under wings are, in contrast, often dull and in some species look remarkably like dead leaves, or are much paler, producing a cryptic effect that helps the butterflies blend into their surroundings. Nomenclature Rafinesque introduced the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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