Ortilia
Andrew V. Z. Brower
- Ortilia gentina
- Ortilia liriope
- Ortilia polinella (incertae sedis)
- Ortilia sejona (incertae sedis)
Introduction
A neotropical genus shown to be paraphyletic by Wahlberg and Freitas (2007). The species listed here are the ones related to the type species, O. liriope.References
Higgins LG. 1981. A revision of Phyciodes Hubner and related genera, with a review of the classification of the Melitaeinae (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae). Bulletin of the British Museum (Natural History) 43: 77-243.
Lamas G ed. 2004. Atlas of Neotropical Lepidoptera. Checklist: Part 4A Hesperioidea - Papiionoidea. Gainesville: Scientific Publishers/Association of Tropical Lepidoptera.
Wahlberg, N. & Freitas, A. V. 2007 Colonization of and radiation in South America by butterflies in the subtribe Phyciodina (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae). Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution 44, 1257-1272.
Title Illustrations
| Scientific Name | Ortilia gentina |
|---|---|
| Location | Peru: Atalaya, Amazonia Lodge |
| Specimen Condition | Live Specimen |
| Identified By | Kim Garwood |
| Life Cycle Stage | adult |
| View | dorsal |
| Source | Gentina Crescent (Ortilia gentina) |
| Source Collection | Neotropical Butterflies |
| Copyright | © 2004 Kim Garwood |
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