Detritivora
Andrew V. Z. Brower
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A neotropical genus erected by Hall & Harvey (2002) for many species formerly in Charis. As implied by the generic name, the larvae feed on dead leaves.
Discussion of Phylogenetic Relationships
Phylogenetic relationships shown are based on the cladistic analysis of adult morphology by Hall and Harvey (2002).References
Hall JP, and Harvey DJ. 2002. A phylogenetic review of Charis and Calephelis (Lepidoptera: Riodinidae). Ann. Ent. Soc. Amer. 95: 407-421.
Lamas G ed. 2004. Atlas of Neotropical Lepidoptera. Checklist: Part 4A Hesperioidea - Papiionoidea. Gainesville: Scientific Publishers/Association of Tropical Lepidoptera.
Title Illustrations
| Scientific Name | Detritivora sp. |
|---|---|
| Location | Brazil: Maues |
| Specimen Condition | Live Specimen |
| Identified By | Gill Carter |
| Life Cycle Stage | adult |
| View | dorsal |
| Source | Detritivora Metalmark (Detritivora sp) |
| Source Collection | Neotropical Butterflies |
| Copyright | © 2002 Gill Carter |
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- First online 05 May 2007
- Content changed 01 January 2008
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Brower, Andrew V. Z. 2008. Detritivora . Version 01 January 2008 (under construction). http://tolweb.org/Detritivora/104646/2008.01.01 in The Tree of Life Web Project, http://tolweb.org/
