Castalius
Pierrots
Andrew V. Z. Brower
- Castalius clathratus
- Castalius fasciatus
- Castalius fluvialis
- Castalius rosimon
Introduction
A small Indoaustralian genus with one widespread species (C. rosimon) and three endemic to Sulawesi. Vane-Wright and de Jong (2003) note that there is some disagreement about the circumscription of this genus with respect to Tarucus.
References
Corbet, A. S., Pendlebury, H. M. & Eliot, J. N. 1992 The butterflies of the Malay Peninsula. Kuala Lumpur: Malayan Nature Society.
Vane-Wright, R. I. & de Jong, R. 2003 The butterflies of Sulawesi: annotated checklist for a critical island fauna. Zoologische Verhandelingen 343, 1-267.
Title Illustrations
| Scientific Name | Castalius rosimon |
|---|---|
| Location | Thailand: Chiang Mai |
| Specimen Condition | Live Specimen |
| Identified By | John Moore |
| Life Cycle Stage | adult |
| View | ventral |
| Source | Common Pierrot- very common in grassy area near forests |
| Copyright |
© John Moore
|
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