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Symmachiini Bates 1859

Andrew V. Z. Brower
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Containing group: Riodinidae

Characteristics

Symmachiini is characterized by the presence of concealed androconial scales with unique ultrastructure on the abdominal tergites of segments 4-7 in males (Harvey 1987).

References

Harvey DJ. 1987. The higher classification of the Riodinidae (Lepidoptera). Austin: University of Texas Ph. D. Dissertation, 216 pp.

Lamas G ed. 2004. Atlas of Neotropical Lepidoptera. Checklist: Part 4A Hesperioidea - Papiionoidea. Gainesville: Scientific Publishers/Association of Tropical Lepidoptera.

Title Illustrations
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Scientific Name Mesene phareus
Location Rio Cristalino Lodge, Matto Grosso, Brasil
Specimen Condition Live Specimen
Identified By Will Carter
Life Cycle Stage adult
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Source Phareus Geomark
Source Collection Neotropical Butterflies
Copyright © 2003 Will Carter
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