Athyrtis mechanitis
Andrew V. Z. Brower
Introduction
The genus Athyrtis is monotypic. The species Athyrtis mechanitis C. Felder & R. Felder 1862 has three named geographical races. These are: mechanitis C. Felder & R. Felder 1862 from Colombia, oberthueri Srnka 1885 from Ecuador, salvini Srnka 1884 from Peru.
References
Lamas G ed. 2004. Atlas of Neotropical Lepidoptera. Checklist: Part 4A Hesperioidea - Papiionoidea. Gainesville: Scientific Publishers/Association of Tropical Lepidoptera.
Title Illustrations
| Scientific Name | Athyrtis mechanitis salvini Srnka 1884 |
|---|---|
| Location | Manu, Peru |
| Specimen Condition | Live Specimen |
| Identified By | Kim Garwood |
| Sex | Male |
| Life Cycle Stage | adult |
| View | ventral |
| Source | Salvini clearwing |
| Source Collection | Neotropical Butterflies |
| Copyright | © 2004 Kim Garwood |
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