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Praetaxila Fruhstorfer 1914

Holodesmus Waterhouse & Lyell 1914 junior objective synonym

Andrew V. Z. Brower
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Containing group: Nemeobiinae

Introduction

The genus is endemic to New Guinea and surrounding islands. The species are sexually dimorphic, and Vane-Wright (1974) has suggested that the females are mimics of Tellervo (Danainae).

Other Names for Praetaxila Fruhstorfer 1914

References

Parsons M. 1999. The butterflies of Papua New Guinea: their systematics and biology. Academic Press, San Diego.

Vane-Wright RI. 1974. Further oservations on the occurrence and mimicry of Mycalesis drusillodes (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae, Satyrinae). J. Ent. (B) 42: 213-216.

Information on the Internet

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Scientific Name Praetaxila segecia ssp. punctaria
Source CSIRO Entomology
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