Catonephele acontius described in Papilio
Andrew V. Z. Brower
Introduction
This neotropical species was described five different times in the 1770's - perhaps due to its marked sexual dimorphism.Characteristics
Males of this species and C. orites possess a tuft of long androconial scales on the underside of the forewing, which is accompanied by a convex anal forewing margin that is not present in other members of the genus.Other Names for Catonephele acontius described in Papilio
- Papilio antiochus
- Papilio medea
- Papilio chione
- Papilio eupalemon
- Catonephele eupalemaena
- Catonephele acontius exquisitus
- Catonephele acontius caeruleus
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 | Catonephele acontius |
|---|---|
| Location | Los Amigos, Peru |
| Specimen Condition | Live Specimen |
| Source | Catonephele acontius - Acontius Catone |
| Copyright |
© Joseph Tobias
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| Scientific Name | Catonephele acontius |
|---|---|
| Location | Cana Field Station, Darien, Panama |
| Acknowledgements | source: Neotropical Butterflies: Acontius Catone |
| Specimen Condition | Live Specimen |
| Source Collection | Neotropical Butterflies |
| Copyright | © 2003 Bob Grosek |
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