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Theclinae
The subfamily Theclinae is a group of butterflies, often referred to as hairstreaks, with some species instead known as elfins or by other names. The group is part of the family Lycaenidae, the "gossamer-winged butterflies". There are many tropical species as well as a number found in the Americas. Tropical hairstreaks often have iridescent blue coloration above, caused by reflected light from the structure of the wing scales rather than by pigment. Hairstreaks from North America are commonly brown above. Few Theclinae are migratory. Members of this group are described as 'thecline'. Systematics The systematics and phylogeny of the numerous Theclinae has not reached a robust consensus yet. The arrangement presented here is based on Savela (2007), but be aware that it is probably oversplit and several tribes may not be valid. Nonetheless, the tribes as listed here generally seem to represent monophyletic lineages, but whether this is indeed so and whether these are distinct enoug ...
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Lycaenidae
Lycaenidae is the second-largest family of butterflies (behind Nymphalidae, brush-footed butterflies), with over 6,000 species worldwide, whose members are also called gossamer-winged butterflies. They constitute about 30% of the known butterfly species. The family comprises seven subfamilies, including the blues (Polyommatinae), the coppers (Lycaeninae), the hairstreaks (Theclinae), and the harvesters (Miletinae). Description, food, and life cycle Adults are small, under 5 cm usually, and brightly coloured, sometimes with a metallic gloss. Larvae are often flattened rather than cylindrical, with glands that may produce secretions that attract and subdue ants. Their cuticles tend to be thickened. Some larvae are capable of producing vibrations and low sounds that are transmitted through the substrates they inhabit. They use these sounds to communicate with ants.Pierce, N. E.; Braby, M. F.; Heath, A.; Lohman, D. J.; Mathew, J.; Rand, D. B. & Travassos, M. A. (2002)"The eco ...
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Arhopalini
The Arhopalini are a rather small tribe of butterflies in the family Lycaenidae. Genera As not all Theclinae have been assigned to tribes, the following list of genera is preliminary: * ''Apporasa'' * ''Arhopala'' * ''Flos'' * '' Keraunogramma'' * '' Mahathala'' * ''Mota'' * ''Ogyris'' * '' Semanga'' * ''Surendra Surendra is an Indian masculine given name. Notable people with this name include: * Surendra (actor/singer) * Surendra Bhave * Surendra Chaturvedi * Surendra Dubey * Surendra Gambhir * Surendra Hiranandani * Surendra Jain * Surendra Jha 'Sum ...'' * '' Thaduka'' * '' Zinaspa'' References Theclinae Butterfly tribes {{Theclinae-stub ...
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Eumaeini
The Eumaeini are a tribe of gossamer-winged butterflies (family Lycaenidae). They are typically placed in the subfamily Theclinae, but sometimes considered a separate subfamily Eumaeinae. Over 1,000 species are found in the Neotropical realm Systematics As not all Theclinae have been assigned to tribes, the genus list is preliminary. However, much progress has been made in sorting out the profusion of synonymous taxa, and at least some degree of stability has been achieved in the early years of the 21st century. While there is no good phylogenetic hypothesis yet for the subfamily, groups of at least apparently related genera have been delimited. They are sometimes called "sections", but do not correspond to the taxonomic rank of section (the section in which the gossamer-winged butterflies are placed is the Cossina); if validated as clades and assigned taxonomic rank, they would qualify as subtribes.See Brower (2008) and the references in Savela (2008) There is still much work ...
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Cheritrini
The Cheritrini are a small tribe of butterflies in the family Lycaenidae; they contain the imperials and allies. Their closest living relatives seem to be the Horagini; indeed, the genus ''Ahmetia'' (formerly called ''Cowania'') was in the past often placed there.See Brower (2008) and the references in Savela (2009) Genera As not all Theclinae have been assigned to tribes, the genus list is preliminary. '' Dapidodigma'', sometimes allied with the Loxurini instead (though this seems to be in error), is the most basal living genus of Cheritrini. The others seem to form a close-knit and more apomorphic radiation. * ''Ahmetia ''Ahmetia achaja'' is a butterfly species in the family Lycaenidae. It belongs to the monotypic genus ''Ahmetia'', formerly known as ''Cowania'' (which actually refers to a tachina fly genus). It is sometimes assigned to the tribe Horagini, but i ...'' (formerly ''Cowania'') * '' Cheritra'' – typical imperials * '' Cheritrella'' – truncate Imper ...
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Amblypodiini
The Amblypodiini are a small tribe of butterflies in the family Lycaenidae. Genera As not all Theclinae have been assigned to tribes, the following list of genera is preliminary: * ''Amblypodia ''Amblypodia'' is a genus of butterflies in the family Lycaenidae. Several species formerly placed here are now in ''Arhopala'' and ''Flos'', although this placement is not necessarily definite. The remaining species of ''Amblypodia'' are: * '' ...'' * '' Iraota'' * '' Myrina'' Theclinae Butterfly tribes {{Theclinae-stub ...
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Oxylidini
The Oxylidini are a small tribe of butterflies in the family Lycaenidae.Subtribe Oxylidina
at Markku Savela's ''Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms'' It is alternatively treated as a subtribe, Oxylidina, of the .


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The tribe contains a mere two genera at present, but as not all have been assigned to tribes, the following list is preliminary: * ''

Luciini
The Luciini are a tribe of butterflies in the family Lycaenidae. Genera Though containing few genera at present, some of these have numerous species. As not all Theclinae have been assigned to tribes, the following list of genera is preliminary: * '' Acrodipsas'' * '' Hypochrysops'' * '' Lucia'' * '' Parachrysops'' * ''Paralucia'' * '' Philiris'' * ''Pseudodipsas'' * ''Titea ''Titea'' is a genus of butterflies in the family Lycaenidae. Species include: *''Titea caerula'' Tite, 1963 *''Titea extensa'' Bethune-Baker, 1906 *''Titea sublutea'' Tite, 1963 References Luciini Lycaenidae genera {{Lycaenidae-stub ...'' Theclinae Butterfly tribes {{Theclinae-stub ...
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Hypotheclini
The Hypotheclini are a small tribe of butterflies in the family Lycaenidae. Genera The tribe contains a mere 2 genera at present, but as not all Theclinae The subfamily Theclinae is a group of butterflies, often referred to as hairstreaks, with some species instead known as elfins or by other names. The group is part of the family Lycaenidae, the "gossamer-winged butterflies". There are many tropi ... have been assigned to tribes, the following list is preliminary: * '' Hypochlorosis'' * '' Hypothecla'' References * 1973: The higher classification of the Lycaenidae (Lepidoptera): a tentative arrangement. ''Bulletin of the British Museum (Natural History), entomology'', 28: 371-505BHL Theclinae Butterfly tribes {{Theclinae-stub ...
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Hypolycaenini
The Hypolycaenini are a small tribe of butterflies in the family Lycaenidae. It is alternatively treated as a subtribe, Hypolycaenina, of the Theclini. Genera As not all Theclinae have been assigned to tribes, the following list of genera is preliminary:Subtribe Hypolycaenina
at Markku Savela's ''Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms'' * '''' * '''' * '' Chliaria'' * ''

Catapaecilmatini
The Catapaecilmatini are a small tribe of butterflies in the family Lycaenidae. Genera The tribe contains a mere two genera at present, but as not all Theclinae The subfamily Theclinae is a group of butterflies, often referred to as hairstreaks, with some species instead known as elfins or by other names. The group is part of the family Lycaenidae, the "gossamer-winged butterflies". There are many tropi ... have been assigned to tribes, the following list is preliminary: * '' Acupicta'' * '' Catapaecilma'' References Theclinae Butterfly tribes {{Theclinae-stub ...
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Zesiini
The Zesiini are a small tribe of butterflies in the family Lycaenidae.; see also https://www.australian-insects.com/lepidoptera/lyca/chlorin.html; Genera As not all Theclinae have been assigned to tribes, the following list of genera is preliminary: * ''Jalmenus'' * ''Pseudalmenus'' * ''Zesius ''Zesius'' is a genus of butterflies in the family Lycaenidae Lycaenidae is the second-largest family of butterflies (behind Nymphalidae, brush-footed butterflies), with over 6,000 species worldwide, whose members are also called gossamer-w ...'' References Theclinae Butterfly tribes {{Theclinae-stub ...
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Horagini
The Horagini are a small tribe of butterflies in the family Lycaenidae. '' Ahmetia'' (formerly called ''Cowania''), sometimes placed here, rather seems to belong to the Cheritrini however, but these are probably the Horagini's closest living relatives. Genera The tribe contains a mere two genera at present, but as not all Theclinae The subfamily Theclinae is a group of butterflies, often referred to as hairstreaks, with some species instead known as elfins or by other names. The group is part of the family Lycaenidae, the "gossamer-winged butterflies". There are many tropi ... have been assigned to tribes, following list of genera is preliminary: * '' Horaga'' * '' Rathinda'' Butterfly tribes {{Theclinae-stub ...
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