Moschoneura
Moschoneura pinthous
Andrew V. Z. Brower
Introduction
A monotypic dismorphiine genus from northern South America. It is a mimic of Scada karschina and other ithomiines.
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 | Moschoneura pinthous proxima (Röber) 1924 |
|---|---|
| Location | Cristalino Lodge, Mato Grosso, Brasil |
| Specimen Condition | Live Specimen |
| Identified By | Rich Hoyer |
| Life Cycle Stage | adult |
| View | ventral |
| Source | Pinthous mimic white |
| Source Collection | Neotropical Butterflies |
| Copyright | © 2006 Rich Hoyer |
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