Librita
Librita librita
Andrew V. Z. Brower and Andrew Warren
Introduction
A monobasic genus from Mexico and Central America. Two species formerly in this genus have been transferred to Paratrytone and Onespa (Austin & Warren 2009).Characteristics
Distinguished from closely-related genera of hesperiines by the shape of the androconial brand on male forewings.References
Austin GT & Warren AD. 2009. New looks at and for Onespa, Buzyges, and Librita (Lepidoptera: Hesperiidae: Hesperiinae) with new combinations and descriptions of a new genus and six new species. Insecta Mundi 89, 1-55.
Lamas G ed. 2004. Atlas of Neotropical Lepidoptera. Checklist: Part 4A Hesperioidea - Papiionoidea. Gainesville: Scientific Publishers/Association of Tropical Lepidoptera.
Title Illustrations
| Scientific Name | Librita librita |
|---|---|
| Location | Mexico: Michoacán |
| Reference | Austin, G. T. & Warren, A. D. 2009. New looks at and for Onespa, Buzyges, and Librita (Lepidoptera: Hesperiidae: Hesperiinae) with new combinations and descriptions of a new genus and six new species. Insecta Mundi 89, 1-55 Figs. 39, 40 |
| Specimen Condition | Dead Specimen |
| Identified By | George Austin and Andy Warren |
| Sex | Male |
| Life Cycle Stage | adult |
| View | dorsal/ventral |
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University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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