Philaethria pygmalion
Philaethria pygmalion is a butterfly of the family Nymphalidae. It was described by Hans Fruhstorfer in 1912. It is found from eastern Colombia to central Brazil.
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The larvae feed on Passiflora species P. coccinea, P. faroana, P. hexagonocarpa, P. mansoi and P. phaeocaula.[2]
Subspecies
- Philaethria pygmalion pygmalion (southern Colombia and Venezuela to central Brazil)
- Philaethria pygmalion metaensis Constantino & Salazar 2010 (Colombia: Meta)
References
- Savela, Markku (December 4, 2018). "Philaethria pygmalion (Fruhstorfer, 1912)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved February 6, 2020.
- TOL
- "Philaethria pygmalion (Fruhstorfer, 1912)". Insecta.pro. Retrieved February 6, 2020.
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