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Battus Madyes
''Battus madyes'', the Madyes swallowtail, is a species of butterfly from the Family (biology), family Papilionidae. Description ''Battus madyes'' has a wingspan reaching about . The body is black, while the abdomen of the male is yellowish white above. The dorsal side of the wings is black or dark brown with a submarginal line of yellowish markings. The under surface of the hindwings is greenish yellow, with red or yellow submarginal spots. The outer edge of the hindwings is scalloped. The host plants of its caterpillars are ''Aristolochia'' species. Distribution and habitat This species can ben found in Argentina, Bolivia, Ecuador and Peru. It lives in the Andes between 1000and 2500 m above sea level. Subspecies *''Battus madyes madyes'' (Bolivia) Möhn, 1999, ''Butterflies of the World'' 5: 6, plate 8, figures 1–2, plate 18, figure 6. Under surface of the hindwing streaked with black on the veins. *''Battus madyes chlorodamas'' (Guenée, 1872) (eastern Peru) Möhn, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Museo Di Scienze Naturali Enrico Caffi
Civic Museum of Natural Science Enrico Caffi ( it, Museo di Scienze Naturali Enrico Caffi) is a natural history museum in Bergamo, Italy. The museum has more than 55,000 artifacts, fossils, animal and plant specimens. The museum is founded in 1918 and, after multiple moves, is currently located at Piazza Cittadella. The museum also hosts a library and provide education activities for schools in the region. History The origin of the museum could be traced back to the end of the 19th century. In 1871, the first exhibitions were held during public holidays, consisted of collections of memorabilia and artifacts from the Royal Technical Institute Vittorio Emanuele II. These collections made up the initial collection of the museum. At the time, the headquarters of the Royal Technical Institute was in the lower city, in the Palazzo della Pretura Nuova at Via Tasso 1. In 1873, the institute was moved to Piazza Vecchia in the Palazzo Nuovo. On 14 July 1918, the museum was inaugurated and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bolivia
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Battus (butterfly)
''Battus'' is a New World genus of Butterfly, butterflies that are usually found around pipevine (genus ''Aristolochia'') plants. The caterpillars feed off the poisonous pipevines, making the insects poisonous themselves; they taste very bad to ward off predators. Since birds avoid these butterflies, other Swallowtail butterfly, swallowtail species mimic their coloration. The common North American species are ''Battus polydamas'' and ''Battus philenor''. Etymology In Greek mythology, Battus is a shepherd who witnessed Hermes stealing Apollo's cattle. Because he broke his promise not to reveal this theft, Hermes turned him to stone. Species Listed alphabetically within groups:Glassberg, J. (2007) A Swift Guide to the Butterflies of Mexico and Central America, Sunstreak Books, pp.8-9. subgenus: ''Battuosa'' Möhn, 1999 :species group: ''belus'' Möhn, 1999 ::* ''Battus belus'' (Cramer, 1777) – Belus swallowtail ::* ''Battus crassus'' (Cramer, 1777) – Crassus swallowtail :: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Battus Madyes Tucumanus
Battus may refer to: Animals * ''Battus'' (butterfly), a genus of butterfly of the family Papilionidae * ''Battus'' (trilobite), a synonym for several agnostid trilobites, now assigned to other genera Mythology * Battus (mythology), a figure in Greek mythology who witnessed Hermes stealing Apollo's cattle. He was punished by being turned into stone. People * Battus of Malta, king of the island of Malta, protector of Anna Perenna in Ovid's Fasti * Battus I of Cyrene (died 600 BC), founder of the Ancient Greek colony of Cyrenaica and Cyrene * Battus II of Cyrene (), third Greek king of Cyrenaica and Cyrene * Battus III of Cyrene (), fifth Greek king of Cyrenaica * Battus IV of Cyrene, (), seventh Greek king of Cyrenaica * Hugo Brandt Corstius Hugo Brandt Corstius (29 August 1935 – 28 February 2014) was a Dutch author, known for his achievements in both literature and science. In 1970, he was awarded a PhD on the subject of computational linguistics. He was employed at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Battus Madyes Philetas
Battus may refer to: Animals * ''Battus'' (butterfly), a genus of butterfly of the family Papilionidae * ''Battus'' (trilobite), a synonym for several agnostid trilobites, now assigned to other genera Mythology * Battus (mythology), a figure in Greek mythology who witnessed Hermes stealing Apollo's cattle. He was punished by being turned into stone. People * Battus of Malta, king of the island of Malta, protector of Anna Perenna in Ovid's Fasti * Battus I of Cyrene (died 600 BC), founder of the Ancient Greek colony of Cyrenaica and Cyrene * Battus II of Cyrene (), third Greek king of Cyrenaica and Cyrene * Battus III of Cyrene (), fifth Greek king of Cyrenaica * Battus IV of Cyrene, (), seventh Greek king of Cyrenaica * Hugo Brandt Corstius Hugo Brandt Corstius (29 August 1935 – 28 February 2014) was a Dutch author, known for his achievements in both literature and science. In 1970, he was awarded a PhD on the subject of computational linguistics. He was employed at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Above Sea Level
Height above mean sea level is a measure of the vertical distance (height, elevation or altitude) of a location in reference to a historic mean sea level taken as a vertical datum. In geodesy, it is formalized as ''orthometric heights''. The combination of unit of measurement and the physical quantity (height) is called "metres above mean sea level" in the metric system, while in United States customary and imperial units it would be called "feet above mean sea level". Mean sea levels are affected by climate change and other factors and change over time. For this and other reasons, recorded measurements of elevation above sea level at a reference time in history might differ from the actual elevation of a given location over sea level at a given moment. Uses Metres above sea level is the standard measurement of the elevation or altitude of: * Geographic locations such as towns, mountains and other landmarks. * The top of buildings and other structures. * Flying objects such ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andes
The Andes, Andes Mountains or Andean Mountains (; ) are the longest continental mountain range in the world, forming a continuous highland along the western edge of South America. The range is long, wide (widest between 18°S – 20°S latitude), and has an average height of about . The Andes extend from north to south through seven South American countries: Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina. Along their length, the Andes are split into several ranges, separated by intermediate depressions. The Andes are the location of several high plateaus—some of which host major cities such as Quito, Bogotá, Cali, Arequipa, Medellín, Bucaramanga, Sucre, Mérida, El Alto and La Paz. The Altiplano plateau is the world's second-highest after the Tibetan plateau. These ranges are in turn grouped into three major divisions based on climate: the Tropical Andes, the Dry Andes, and the Wet Andes. The Andes Mountains are the highest m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peru
, image_flag = Flag of Peru.svg , image_coat = Escudo nacional del Perú.svg , other_symbol = Great Seal of the State , other_symbol_type = Seal (emblem), National seal , national_motto = "Firm and Happy for the Union" , national_anthem = "National Anthem of Peru" , march = "March of Flags" , image_map = PER orthographic.svg , map_caption = , image_map2 = , capital = Lima , coordinates = , largest_city = capital , official_languages = Peruvian Spanish, Spanish , languages_type = Co-official languages , languages = , ethnic_groups = , ethnic_groups_year = 2017 , demonym = Peruvians, Peruvian , government_type = Unitary state, Unitary Semi-presidential system, semi-presidential republic , leader_title1 = President of Peru, President ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ecuador
Ecuador ( ; ; Quechua: ''Ikwayur''; Shuar: ''Ecuador'' or ''Ekuatur''), officially the Republic of Ecuador ( es, República del Ecuador, which literally translates as "Republic of the Equator"; Quechua: ''Ikwadur Ripuwlika''; Shuar: ''Ekuatur Nunka''), is a country in northwestern South America, bordered by Colombia on the north, Peru on the east and south, and the Pacific Ocean on the west. Ecuador also includes the Galápagos Islands in the Pacific, about west of the mainland. The country's capital and largest city is Quito. The territories of modern-day Ecuador were once home to a variety of Indigenous groups that were gradually incorporated into the Inca Empire during the 15th century. The territory was colonized by Spain during the 16th century, achieving independence in 1820 as part of Gran Colombia, from which it emerged as its own sovereign state in 1830. The legacy of both empires is reflected in Ecuador's ethnically diverse population, with most of its mill ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Argentina
Argentina (), officially the Argentine Republic ( es, link=no, República Argentina), is a country in the southern half of South America. Argentina covers an area of , making it the second-largest country in South America after Brazil, the fourth-largest country in the Americas, and the eighth-largest country in the world. It shares the bulk of the Southern Cone with Chile to the west, and is also bordered by Bolivia and Paraguay to the north, Brazil to the northeast, Uruguay and the South Atlantic Ocean to the east, and the Drake Passage to the south. Argentina is a federal state subdivided into twenty-three provinces, and one autonomous city, which is the federal capital and largest city of the nation, Buenos Aires. The provinces and the capital have their own constitutions, but exist under a federal system. Argentina claims sovereignty over the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, and a part of Antarctica. The earliest recorded human prese ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edward Doubleday
Edward Doubleday (9 October 1810 – 14 December 1849) was an English entomologist primarily interested in Lepidoptera. He is best known for ''The Genera of Diurnal Lepidoptera: Comprising Their Generic Characters, a Notice of Their Habits and Transformations, and a Catalogue of the Species of Each Genus'', co-written with John O. Westwood, and illustrated by William Chapman Hewitson; and ''List of the Specimens of Lepidopterous Insects in the Collection of the British Museum''. Doubleday was born on 9 October 1810 in Epping, Essex, the second son of Benjamin and Mary Doubleday. His older brother was Henry Doubleday (entomologist), Henry Doubleday who also grew up to become a notable entomologist. They were both interested in natural history and spent their childhood collecting specimens in the nearby Epping Forest. The boys grew up in a Quaker family and Edward received a good classical education at the local Quaker school. In 1835, he joined a fellow Quaker named Robert Foste ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aristolochia
''Aristolochia'' () is a large plant genus with over 500 species that is the type genus of the family Aristolochiaceae. Its members are commonly known as birthwort, pipevine or Dutchman's pipe and are widespread and occur in the most diverse climates. Some species, like '' A. utriformis'' and '' A. westlandii'', are threatened with extinction. ''Isotrema'' is usually included here, but might be a valid genus. If so, it contains those species with a three-lobed calyx. Description ''Aristolochia'' is a genus of evergreen and deciduous lianas (woody vines) and herbaceous perennials. The smooth stem is erect or somewhat twining. The simple leaves are alternate and cordate, membranous, growing on leaf stalks. There are no stipules. The flowers grow in the leaf axils. They are inflated and globose at the base, continuing as a long perianth tube, ending in a tongue-shaped, brightly colored lobe. There is no corolla. The calyx is one to three whorled, and three to six tooth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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