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Parides Echemon
''Parides echemon'' is a species of butterfly in the family Papilionidae. It is found in the Neotropical realm. It is common and not threatened. Subspecies *''P. e. echemon'' Brazil (Pará) *''P. e. ergeteles'' (Gray, 853 Guianas, French Guiana, Surinam, Brazil (Pará) *''P. e. empistocles'' Küppers, 1975 southeastern Peru *''P. e. pisander'' (C. & R. Felder, 1865) French Guiana Description from Seitz P. echemon resembles the preceding species lysander'']; but the forewing is narrower, the outer margin being incurved in the male, straight in the female, the cell of the forewing is narrower at its extremity, the 3. radial of the hindwing is usually much nearer to the 2. radial than to the 1. median, and the fold of the hindwing in the male has no white wool. On the Lower and Middle Amazon and in the Guianas. Two subspecies. — Hubner's figures agree with the form from the Amazon: in the male ''echemon'' Hbn. (= ''echelus'' Hbn.) the blue-green band of the forewing is narrow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jacob Hübner
Jacob Hübner (20 June 1761 – 13 September 1826, in Augsburg) was a German entomologist. He was the author of ''Sammlung Europäischer Schmetterlinge'' (1796–1805), a founding work of entomology. Scientific career Hübner was the author of ''Sammlung Europäischer Schmetterlinge'' (1796–1805), a founding work of entomology. He was one of the first specialists to work on the European Lepidoptera. He described many new species, for example ''Sesia bembeciformis'' and ''Euchloe tagis'', many of them common. He also described many new genus, genera. He was a designer and engraver and from 1786 he worked for three years as a designer and engraver at a cotton factory in Ukraine. There he collected Butterfly, butterflies and moths including descriptions and illustrations of some in ''Beiträge zur Geschichte der Schmetterlinge'' (1786–1790) along with other new species from the countryside around his home in Augsburg. Hübner's masterwork "Tentamen" was intended as a discussion ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parides Orellana
''Parides orellana'' is a species of butterfly in the family Papilionidae. It is found in the Neotropical realm. (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela, Peru, Brazil (Amazonas)). The larvae possibly feed on '' Aristolochia barbata''. Description from Seitz P. orellana Hew. (2 c). The most beautiful species of the ''aeneas''-group. Forewing in both sexes black, bluish in a side-view, with white spots on the fringes. Hindwing in the male with a very large red area, not opalescent; in the female with a broad red band. — Upper Amazon, from Ega to Iquitos. File:TransEntSocLond1852Plate5.jpg , Hewitson, W. C. (1852) Plate 5 Description from Rothschild and Jordan(1906) A full description is provided by Rothschild, W. and Jordan, K. (1906) Taxonomy ''Parides orellana'' is a member of the ''aeneas'' species group In biology, a species complex is a group of closely related organisms that are so similar in appearance and other features that the boundaries between them are often unclea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lepidoptera Of Peru
Lepidoptera ( ) or lepidopterans is an order (biology), order of winged insects which includes butterflies and moths. About 180,000 species of the Lepidoptera have been described, representing 10% of the total described species of living organisms, making it the second largest insect order (behind Coleoptera) with 126 family (biology), families and 46 Taxonomic rank, superfamilies, and one of the most widespread and widely recognizable insect orders in the world. Lepidopteran species are characterized by more than three derived features. The most apparent is the presence of scale (anatomy), scales that cover the torso, bodies, large triangular Insect wing, wings, and a proboscis for siphoning nectars. The scales are modified, flattened "hairs", and give butterflies and moths their wide variety of colors and patterns. Almost all species have some form of membranous wings, except for a few that have reduced wings or are wingless. Mating and the laying of eggs is normally performe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lepidoptera Of Brazil
Lepidoptera ( ) or lepidopterans is an order of winged insects which includes butterflies and moths. About 180,000 species of the Lepidoptera have been described, representing 10% of the total described species of living organisms, making it the second largest insect order (behind Coleoptera) with 126 families and 46 superfamilies, and one of the most widespread and widely recognizable insect orders in the world. Lepidopteran species are characterized by more than three derived features. The most apparent is the presence of scales that cover the bodies, large triangular wings, and a proboscis for siphoning nectars. The scales are modified, flattened "hairs", and give butterflies and moths their wide variety of colors and patterns. Almost all species have some form of membranous wings, except for a few that have reduced wings or are wingless. Mating and the laying of eggs is normally performed near or on host plants for the larvae. Like most other insects, butterflies and mo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taxa Named By Jacob Hübner
In biology, a taxon (back-formation from ''taxonomy''; : taxa) is a group of one or more populations of an organism or organisms seen by taxonomists to form a unit. Although neither is required, a taxon is usually known by a particular name and given a particular ranking, especially if and when it is accepted or becomes established. It is very common, however, for taxonomists to remain at odds over what belongs to a taxon and the criteria used for inclusion, especially in the context of rank-based (" Linnaean") nomenclature (much less so under phylogenetic nomenclature). If a taxon is given a formal scientific name, its use is then governed by one of the nomenclature codes specifying which scientific name is correct for a particular grouping. Initial attempts at classifying and ordering organisms (plants and animals) were presumably set forth in prehistoric times by hunter-gatherers, as suggested by the fairly sophisticated folk taxonomies. Much later, Aristotle, and later still ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Papilionidae Of South America
Swallowtail butterflies are large, colorful butterflies in the family Papilionidae, and include over 550 species. Though the majority are tropical, members of the family inhabit every continent except Antarctica. The family includes the largest butterflies in the world, the birdwing butterflies of the genus '' Ornithoptera''. Swallowtails have a number of distinctive features; for example, the papilionid caterpillar bears a repugnatorial organ called the osmeterium on its prothorax. The osmeterium normally remains hidden, but when threatened, the larva turns it outward through a transverse dorsal groove by inflating it with fluid. The forked appearance in some of the swallowtails' hindwings, which can be seen when the butterfly is resting with its wings spread, gave rise to the common name ''swallowtail''. As for its formal name, Linnaeus chose ''Papilio'' for the type genus, as ''papilio'' is Latin for "butterfly". For the specific epithets of the genus, Linnaeus applied ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parides
''Parides'', commonly called cattlehearts, is a genus of swallowtail butterfly, swallowtail butterflies in the family (biology), family Papilionidae. They are found in the Americas (Neotropical realm). The host plants of their caterpillars are ''Aristolochia''. The genus includes medium-sized butterflies. The wings are predominantly silky black or dark brown, with bright green, red, or yellow spots (usually green on the forewings and red on the hindwings).Females have white and bright pink spots, the size and number of which vary greatly. Almost all species do not have tails on their hindwings, with the exception of ''Parides gundlachianus'' from Cuba. In some species, the inner edge of the hindwing is expanded like an extra, pale lobe. Like those of many other swallowtails, the caterpillars live on the pipevine genus ''Aristolochia'',(the pipevine family). The caterpillars absorb toxins from these poisonous plants, ensuring that both the caterpillars and adult butterflies are wel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Butterflies Described In 1813
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 several y ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parides Zacynthus
''Parides zacynthus'' is a species of butterfly in the family Papilionidae. It is found in the Neotropical realm where it is endemic to Eastern Brazil. The larvae feed on ''Aristolochia'' species (including ''Aristolochia macroura'', ''Aristolochia odora'' and ''Aristolochia ruminifolia''). Subspecies *''Parides zacynthus zacynthus'' (Brazil: Rio de Janeiro, Espirito Santo, Santa Catarina, São Paulo, Paraná) *''Parides zacynthus polymetus'' (Godart, 1819) (Brazil: Pernambuco to Bahia) Description from Seitz P. zacynthus. Band on the forewing in the male greenish blue. The spots on the under surface of the hindwing of the female paler than in '' P. neophilus''. Brazil, from Rio de Janeiro northwards, in two geographical forms. Not rare in damp localities overgrown with bushes. The larva is grey-brown, with a yellow lateral stripe. — The form from the province of Rio de Janeiro, ''zacynthus'' F. (5b), occurs in the neighbourhood of the town of Rio, but is much rarer than '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parides Tros
''Parides tros'' is a species of butterfly in the family Papilionidae. It is found in the Neotropical realm where it is endemic to Brazil. The larva feeds on ''Aristolochia'' species including '' A. rumicifolia'', '' A. cynanchifolia'' (''P. t. tros''), '' A. triangularis'' (''P. t. danunciae''). Subspecies *''Parides tros tros'' (Brazil: Espirito Santo, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo) *''Parides tros danunciae'' Mielke, Casagrande & Mielke, 2000 (Brazil: Paraná, Santa Catarina) Description from Seitz P. dardanus Fabr. (= tros Fabr. = opleus Godt) (2 c). Tailed. Forewing in the male with a green spot before the hindmargin; the red area of the hindwing not opalescent. Female with a white area on the forewing, with obsolete margins. — An exclusively Brazilian species, which hitherto is only known from the province of Rio de Janeiro. File:Macrolepidoptera15seit 0013.jpg , Seitz Plate 2 Description from Rothschild and Jordan(1906) A full description is provided by Rothschild, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parides Panthonus
''Parides panthonus'', the panthonus cattleheart, is a butterfly of the family Papilionidae. It is found in the Guianas and Suriname. Subspecies *''P. p. panthonus'' (Suriname, the Guianas) *''P. p. barbotini'' Brévignon, 1998 (eastern French Guiana) *''P. p. phylarchus'' (Hopffer, 1865) (French Guiana) Description from Seitz ed instead of white marginal spots. The hind tibiae of the males are always dilated and with fine hairs.The red spots on the hindwing have no opalescent gloss ''P. panthonus''. Forewing in both sexes black, with reddish marginal spots; hindwing with a regularly curved row of separated red spots. Scent-wool white. Guiana and ollowing text refers to ''Parides burchellanus'' (Westwood, 1872) Brazil, in two subspecies. —''numa'' Boisd. (= ''jaguarae'' Foett), from Brazil (São Paulo and Minas Geraes), has small, widely separated spots. — In ''panthonus'' Cr. (3 b, 5 a), from the three Guianas, the spots on the hindwing are somewhat larger. This form mos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parides Neophilus
''Parides neophilus'', the spear-winged cattleheart, is a species of butterfly in the family Papilionidae. It is found in the Neotropical realm. The larvae feed on '' Aristolochia trilobata'' and '' Aristolochia colombiana''. Subspecies *''P. n. neophilus'' – Guianas, Surinam, southern Venezuela *''P. n. anaximenes'' (C. & R. Felder, 1862) – Peru *''P. n. consus'' (Rothschild & Jordan, 1906) – Bolivia *''P. n. ecbolius'' (Rothschild & Jordan, 1906) – Brazil (Pará, Amazonas) *''P. n. eurybates'' (Gray, 853 – Brazil (Mato Grosso, western São Paulo, Rio Grande do Sul), Paraguay, Argentina (Misiones) *''P. n. parianus'' (Rothschild & Jordan, 1906) – Trinidad, Venezuela *''P. n. olivencius'' (Bates, 1861) – Colombia, Peru, Brazil (Amazonas) *''P. n. napoensis'' Varea, 1975 – eastern Ecuador Description from Seitz P. neophilus. In the male the cell of the hindwing on the upper surface is red nearly to the base. In both sexes the 2. median of the hindwing arises ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
