Mesoxantha
Mesoxantha ethosea
Drury's Delight
Andrew V. Z. Brower
Introduction
A monotypic African genus. The wing pattern suggests that the species is a mimic of various Amauris (Danaini) and Acraea (Acraeini) species.
References
Ackery PR, Smith CR, and Vane-Wright RI eds. 1995. Carcasson's African butterflies. Canberra: CSIRO.
Larsen, T. B. 2005 Butterflies of West Africa. Stenstrup, Denmark: Apollo Books.
Title Illustrations
| Scientific Name | Mesoxantha ethosea |
|---|---|
| Location | Uganda: Kibale Forest |
| Specimen Condition | Dead Specimen |
| Identified By | Niklas Wahlberg |
| Life Cycle Stage | adult |
| View | dorsal and ventral |
| Source | NW83-5 |
| Copyright |
© Niklas Wahlberg
|
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