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Erynnis Schrank 1801

Andrew V. Z. Brower
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Many Erynnis species were described in Nisoniades, a separate genus.

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Containing group: Erynnini

Introduction

A widespread genus ranging from southern South America across Eurasia to western Europe. Most species are North American.

Discussion of Phylogenetic Relationships

Subgenera as recognized by Burns (1964).

Other Names for Erynnis Schrank 1801

References

Burns JM. 1964.. Evolution of skipper butterflies of the genus Erynnis. Univ. Cal. Publ. Entomol. 37: 1-217.

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

Opler PA, and Warren AD. 2002. Butterflies of North America. 2. Scientific names list for butterfly species of North America, north of Mexico. Contributions of the C. P. Gillette Museum of Arthropod Diversity: 1-79.

Tuzov VK, Bogdanov PV, Devyatkin AL, Kaabak LV, Korolev VA, Murzin VS, Samodurov GD, and Tarasov EA. 1997. Guide to the butterflies of Russia and adjacent territories (Lepidoptera, Rhopalocera). Pensoft, Sofia.

Information on the Internet

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Scientific Name Erynnis tages
Location County Mayo, Ireland
Specimen Condition Live Specimen
Identified By Kevin Murphy
Life Cycle Stage Adult
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Scientific Name Erynnis funeralis
Specimen Condition Live Specimen
Copyright © Melody Lytle
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