Cithaerias
Andrew V. Z. Brower
- Cithaerias andromeda
- Cithaerias phantoma
- Cithaerias pireta
- Cithaerias pyritosa
- Cithaerias pyropina
Introduction
Neotropical forest floor-dwelling satyrines with clear wings. The pink, blue or purple edges of the hindwings flash as the insects fly along forest trails, and disappear when they alight on the leaf litter.
References
Lamas G ed. 2004. Atlas of Neotropical Lepidoptera. Checklist: Part 4A Hesperioidea - Papiionoidea. Gainesville: Scientific Publishers/Association of Tropical Lepidoptera.
Title Illustrations
| Scientific Name | Cithaerias pireta |
|---|---|
| Location | Bartola, Nicaragua |
| Specimen Condition | Live Specimen |
| Identified By | Richard Lehman |
| Life Cycle Stage | adult |
| View | ventral |
| Source | Pinked-tipped Satyr |
| Source Collection | Neotropical Butterflies |
| Copyright | © 2003 Richard Lehman |
| Scientific Name | Cithaerias andromeda bandusia |
|---|---|
| Location | Brazil: Mato Grosso, Cristalino Lodge |
| Specimen Condition | Live Specimen |
| Identified By | Gill Carter |
| Life Cycle Stage | adult |
| View | dorsal |
| Source | Bandusia Satyr (Cithaerias andromeda bandusia) |
| Source Collection | Neotropical Butterflies |
| Copyright | © 2006 Gill Carter |
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