Eumaeus
Andrew V. Z. Brower
- Eumaeus atala
- Eumaeus childrenae
- Eumaeus godartii
- Eumaeus minyas
- Eumaeus toxea
- Eumaeus toxana
Introduction
The genus Eumaeus contains large, tailless species with rounded, mainly black wings and brightly-colored abdomens. The larvae feed on Zamia and other cycads, which likely provide toxic alkaloids that the butterflies use for chemical defense. Eumaeus species range from southern Florida to the Amazon region, including one Cuban endemic.
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.
Title Illustrations
| Scientific Name | Eumaeus atala |
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| Location | Palm Beach County, Florida, USA |
| Specimen Condition | Live Specimen |
| Identified By | Patrick Coin |
| Behavior | Female ovipositing on hostplant, (Zamia pumila, a cycad). |
| Sex | Female |
| Life Cycle Stage | adult (imago) |
| View | lateral |
| Source | Photo#5432 |
| Source Collection | BugGuide.Net |
| Image Use |
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| Copyright |
© 2004 Patrick Coin
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