Katreus
Katreus johnstonii
the Giant Scarce Sprite
Andrew V. Z. BrowerIntroduction
This west African species is very large, and dark brown with a golden transverse band across the forewing apex.
Other Names for Katreus johnstonii
- Choristoneura
- Katreus
- Loxolexis
- Daratus
- Vernacular Names: the Giant Scarce Sprite
References
Ackery PR, Smith CR, and Vane-Wright RI eds. 1995. Carcasson's African butterflies. Canberra: CSIRO.
Larsen, TB. 2005. Butterflies of West Africa. Stenstrup, DK: Apollo Books.
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