Pycina zamba
Niklas Wahlberg
Introduction
The single species belonging to the genus Pycina has never been included in a phylogenetic study. The species is phylogenetically enigmatic, showing characteristics of both Coeini and Nymphalini. Pycina zamba is crepuscular (flying at dawn and dusk) and is found flying in the canopy of rainforests in Central and South America. This behavior has made it difficult to get specimens for molecular studies.
References
DeVries, P. J. 1987. The Butterflies of Costa Rica and Their Natural History. Volume I: Papilionidae, Pieridae, Nymphalidae. Princeton University Press, Princeton.
Muyshondt, A. J., and A. Muyshondt. 1979. Notes on the life cycle and natural history of butterflies of El Salvador. III C. Historis odius and Coea acheronta (Nymphalidae-Coloburinae). Journal of the Lepidopterists' Society 33:112-123.
Title Illustrations
| Scientific Name | Pycina zamba |
|---|---|
| Location | Río Machay, Tungarahua, Ecuador |
| Specimen Condition | Live Specimen |
| Identified By | Keith Willmott |
| Life Cycle Stage | adult |
| View | ventral |
| Source | Butterflies of Ecuador |
| Copyright | © 2007 Keith Willmott |
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Niklas Wahlberg
University of Turku, Finland
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