Arawacus
the Stripestreaks
Andrew V. Z. Brower
- Arawacus aethesa
- Arawacus aetolus
- Arawacus binangula
- Arawacus dolylas
- Arawacus dumenilii
- Arawacus ellida
- Arawacus euptychia
- Arawacus hypocrita
- Arawacus jada
- Arawacus leucogyna
- Arawacus lincoides
- Arawacus meliboeus
- Arawacus sito
- Arawacus tadita
- Arawacus tarania
- Arawacus togarna
- Arawacus separata
Introduction
A striking genus of neotropical hairstreaks. The dorsal surfaces of most species are white with black margins, and males exhibit large patches of dark androconial scales on the forewing. Larvae feed on Solanaceae.
References
Robbins, R. K. 2004. 2004e. Lycaenidae. Theclinae. Tribe Eumaeini, pp. 118-137. In: Lamas, G. (Ed.), Checklist: Part 4A. Hesperioidea - Papilionoidea. In: Heppner, J. B. (Ed.), Atlas of Neotropical Lepidoptera. Volume 5A. Gainesville, Association for Tropical Lepidoptera; Scientific Publishers.
Robbins, R.K. (2010) Four commonly confused hairstreaks (Lycaenidae, Theclinae, Eumaeini): three need names, one does not. J. Lepid. Soc. 64, 1-13.
Title Illustrations
| Scientific Name | Arawacus separata |
|---|---|
| Location | Brazil: Mato Grosso, Cristalino Lodge |
| Specimen Condition | Live Specimen |
| Identified By | Gill Carter |
| Life Cycle Stage | adult |
| View | ventral |
| Source | Separata Stripestreak (Arawacus separata) |
| Source Collection | Neotropical Butterflies |
| Copyright | © 2004 Gill Carter |
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