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List Of Butterflies Of Jamaica
{{Short description, none This list of butterflies of Jamaica lists butterflies recorded from the island of Jamaica. The list is most likely incomplete. There is also a list of moths of Jamaica. Papilionidae Papilioninae *'' Battus polydamas jamaicensis'', gold rim swallowtail (Rothschild & Jordan, 1906) *''Eurytides marcellinus'' (Doubleday, 845 *'' Papilio demoleus demoleus'', lime swallowtail Linnaeus, 1758 *'' Papilio homerus'' Fabricius, 1793 *''Papilio melonius'' Rothschild & Jordan, 1906 *''Papilio thersites'' Fabricius, 1775 *'' Papilio andraemon andraemon'', Bahamian swallowtail (Hübner, 823 *'' Papilio pelaus pelaus'', prickly ash swallowtail Fabricius, 1775 Hesperiidae Eudaminae *'' Aguna asander jasper'' Evans, 1952 *'' Astraptes anaphus anausis'' (Godman & Salvin, 1896) *'' Astraptes jaira'' (Butler, 1870) *''Astraptes talus'' (Cramer, 1777) *'' Cabares potrillo potrillo'' (Lucas, 1857) *''Chioides churchi'' E. Bell & W. Comstock, 1948 *''Epargyreus antae ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gold Rim Swallowtail (Battus Polydamas Jamaicensis) Underside Worn 2
''Battus polydamas'', also known as the gold rim swallowtail, the Polydamas swallowtail or the tailless swallowtail, is a species of butterfly in the family Papilionidae. The species was first Species description, described by Carl Linnaeus in his 10th edition of Systema Naturae, 10th edition of ''Systema Naturae'', published in 1758. Description The wingspan is without the tail. The top of the wings are black with a broad submarginal band formed by large yellow spots. The undersides of the forewings have the same pattern, while the hindwings have a submarginal row of red lunules. This butterfly flies from April to November in three generations in the north of its range, throughout the year in several generations in the tropics. The larvae feed on ''Aristolochia'' plant species. Distribution It is found in the Neotropical realm of South America, the southeastern U.S., and Mexico. Habitat ''Battus polydamas'' is mainly present in open woods and abandoned fields. Subspecies The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Papilio Andraemon
''Papilio andraemon'', the Bahaman swallowtail, is a swallowtail butterfly of the subfamily Papilioninae. It is found on the Bahamas, Cuba, Jamaica and the Cayman Islands. It is a rare stray or temporary colonist of the Florida Keys or the mainland near Miami. The wingspan is . Adults are on wing from April to October (December in Jamaica) in three generations per year. The larvae feed on various species in the family Rutaceae, including '' Citrus'', ''Ruta ''Ruta'' (commonly known as rue) is a genus of strongly scented evergreen subshrubs, 20–60 cm tall, in the family Rutaceae, native to the Mediterranean region, Macaronesia and southwest Asia. About ten species are accepted in the genus. T ...'' and '' Zanthoxylum'' species. Subspecies *''Papilio andraemon andraemon'' (Florida, Cuba, Jamaica, Little Cayman and Cayman Brac (Cayman Islands)) *''Papilio andraemon bonhotei'' Sharpe, 1900 (Bahamas) *''Papilio andraemon tailori'' Rothschild & Jordan, 1906 (Grand Ca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tropical Checkered Skipper (Pyrgus Oileus) Female J
''Burnsius oileus'', the tropical checkered skipper, is a species of skipper (family Hesperiidae). It is found in the United States (Peninsular Florida, the Gulf Coast, and southern Texas), south through the West Indies, Mexico and Central America to Costa Rica. It was transferred to genus ''Burnsius'' in 2019, and was previously known as ''Pyrgus oileus''. The wingspan is 32–38 mm. There are four to five generations throughout the year in southern Texas and Florida. The larvae feed on several plants in the family Malvaceae, including '' Sida rhombifolia'', '' Malva'', ''Althaea rosea'', ''Abutilon'' and ''Malvastrum ''Malvastrum'' is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Malvaceae. Its native range is the New World The term ''New World'' is often used to mean the majority of Earth's Western Hemisphere, specifically the Americas."America." ...''. Adults feed on the nectar of the flowers of '' Sidas'' species and small-flowered composites such ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Proteides
''Proteides'' is a Neotropical genus of spread-winged skipper butterflies in the family Hesperiidae. Species The following two species are recognised in the genus ''Proteides'' *'' Proteides maysi'' (Lucas, 1857) Cuba *'' Proteides mercurius'' (Fabricius, 1787) South America, Arizona **''P. m. mercurius'' French Guiana, Suriname **''P. m. sanantonio '' (Lucas, 1857) Cuba **''P. m. angasi '' Godman & Salvin, 1884 Dominica **''P. m. pedro'' (Dewitz, 1877) Puerto Rico **''P. m. jamaicensis '' Skinner, 1920 Jamaica **''P. m. sanchesi'' Bell & Comstock, 1948 Haiti **''P. m. vincenti'' Bell & Comstock, 1948 Saint Vincent **''P. m. grenadensis '' Enrico & Pinchon, 1969 Grenada Former species *''Proteides modius'' Mabille, 1889 - transferred to ''Thoon modius ''Thoon'' is a genus of skippers in the family Hesperiidae Skippers are a family of the Lepidoptera (moths and butterflies) named the Hesperiidae. Being diurnal, they are generally called butterflies. They were p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Polygonus Leo
''Polygonus leo'', the hammock skipper, is a species of dicot skipper in the butterfly family Hesperiidae Skippers are a family of the Lepidoptera (moths and butterflies) named the Hesperiidae. Being diurnal, they are generally called butterflies. They were previously placed in a separate superfamily, Hesperioidea; however, the most recent taxonomy .... It is found in the Caribbean Sea, Central America, North America, and South America. Subspecies The following subspecies are recognised: * ''Polygonus leo arizonensis'' (Skinner, 1911) * ''Polygonus leo pallida'' Röber, 1925 * ''Polygonus leo histrio'' Röber, 1925 * ''Polygonus leo leo'' (Gmelin, 1790) * ''Polygonus leo hagar'' Evans, 1952 References Further reading * External links * Eudaminae Articles created by Qbugbot Butterflies described in 1790 {{hesperiidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phocides Lincea
''Phocides'' is a genus of butterflies in the skipper family, Hesperiidae, in which it is placed in tribe Phocidini, of which it is the namesake genus. The distribution of the genus is primarily Neotropical, but a few species occur in the Nearctic. Species * '' Phocides belus'' Godman & Salvin, 893/small> Mexico * '' Phocides charon'' (C. & R. Felder, 1859) Brazil, Paraguay * '' Phocides distans'' (Herrich-Schäffer, 1869) ** ''P. distans distans'' Venezuela ** ''P. distans licinus'' (Möschler, 1879) Colombia, Panama ** ''P. distans silva'' Evans, 1952 Peru * '' Phocides johnsoni'' Bell, 1947 Colombia * '' Phocides lincea'' (Herrich-Schäffer, 1869) ** ''P. lincea lincea '' Brazil ** ''P. lincea perkinsi'' (Kaye, 1931) Jamaica * '' Phocides metrodorus'' Bell, 1932 ** ''P. metrodorus metrodorus'' Colombia ** ''P. metrodorus metron'' Evans, 1952 Paraguay ** ''P. metrodorus nigrescens '' Bell, 1938 Colombia * '' Phocides novalis'' Evans, 1952 Peru * '' Phocides ore ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Epargyreus Antaeus
''Epargyreus'' is the genus of flasher butterflies, in the subfamily Eudaminae of skipper butterflies. The species are found in the Nearctic and Neotropical realms. Taxonomy Etymology The genus name is derived from Greek argyros "silver", referring to the white spot on the ventral hindwing. Species The following species are recognised in the genus ''Epargyreus'': * '' Epargyreus antaeus'' (Hewitson, 1867) - Jamaica * '' Epargyreus aspina'' Evans, 1952 - Mexico, Colombia * ''Epargyreus barisses'' (Hewitson, 1874) - Brazil ** ''E. barisses barisses'' (Hewitson, 1874) - Bolivia, Peru ** ''E. barisses argentina'' Mabille, 1903 - Argentina * ''Epargyreus brodkorbi'' Freeman, 1969 - Mexico * ''Epargyreus clarus'' (Cramer, 775 – silver-spotted skipper – Canada to South America ** ''E. clarus clarus'' (Cramer, 775 - southern Canada, U.S., Mexico ** ''E. clarus huachuca '' Dixon, 1955 - Mexico, Arizona ** ''E. clarus californicus'' MacNeill, 1975 - British Columbia to California, Mex ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chioides Churchi
''Chioides'' is a mainly Neotropical genus of skipper butterflies in the family Hesperiidae (Eudaminae) They range from the south-western United States to Argentina and there are several Antillean endemic species. They are robust and have hindwing "tails". Species The following species are recognised in the genus ''Chioides'': * '' Chioides albofasciatus'' * '' Chioides catillus'' * '' Chioides churchi'' * '' Chioides cinereus'' * '' Chioides concinnus'' * '' Chioides iverna'' * '' Chioides ixion'' * '' Chioides marmorosa'' * '' Chioides vintra'' * '' Chioides zilpa'' Gallery White-striped longtail (Chioides catillus).JPG, ''C. c. catillus''White-striped longtail, Brazil Blurry-striped longtail (Chioides catillus albius).jpg, ''C. catillus albius''Blurry-striped longtail, Panama Panama ( , ; es, link=no, Panamá ), officially the Republic of Panama ( es, República de Panamá), is a transcontinental country spanning the southern part of North America an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cabares Potrillo
''Autochton potrillo'', the potrillo skipper, is a species of dicot skipper in the butterfly family Hesperiidae. It is found in the Caribbean Sea The Caribbean Sea ( es, Mar Caribe; french: Mer des Caraïbes; ht, Lanmè Karayib; jam, Kiaribiyan Sii; nl, Caraïbische Zee; pap, Laman Karibe) is a sea of the Atlantic Ocean in the tropics of the Western Hemisphere. It is bounded by Mexico ..., Central America, North America, and South America. Subspecies Two subspecies are recognised: * ''Autochton potrillo potrillo'' (Lucas, 1857) * ''Autochton potrillo reducta'' Mabille & Boullet, 1919 References Further reading * Eudaminae Articles created by Qbugbot Butterflies described in 1857 {{hesperiidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Astraptes Talus
''Astraptes'', commonly known as the flasher butterflies, is a genus of skipper butterflies in the subfamily Eudaminae. They are found in the Nearctic and Neotropical ecozones. Species The following species are recognised in the genus ''Astraptes'': * ''Astraptes erycina'' (Plötz, 1881) Brazil * ''Astraptes mabillei'' Steinhauser, 1989 Bolivia * ''Astraptes halesius'' (Hewitson, 1877) French Guiana, Peru * ''Astraptes aulus'' (Plötz, 1881) Panama to Brazil * ''Astraptes enotrus'' (Stoll, 781 Guiana, Guyane, Suriname, Colombia, Brazil, Peru, Trinidad * ''Astraptes janeira ''Astraptes'', commonly known as the flasher butterflies, is a genus of skipper butterflies in the subfamily Eudaminae. They are found in the Nearctic and Neotropical ecozones. Species The following species are recognised in the genus ''Astrapte ...'' (Schaus, 1902) Brazil, Suriname, Colombia, Paraguay References External links Images representing ''Astraptes''at Consortium for the Barcode of Life ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Astraptes Jaira
''Astraptes'', commonly known as the flasher butterflies, is a genus of skipper butterflies in the subfamily Eudaminae. They are found in the Nearctic and Neotropical ecozones. Species The following species are recognised in the genus ''Astraptes'': * ''Astraptes erycina'' (Plötz, 1881) Brazil * ''Astraptes mabillei'' Steinhauser, 1989 Bolivia * ''Astraptes halesius'' (Hewitson, 1877) French Guiana, Peru * ''Astraptes aulus'' (Plötz, 1881) Panama to Brazil * ''Astraptes enotrus'' (Stoll, 781 Guiana, Guyane, Suriname, Colombia, Brazil, Peru, Trinidad * ''Astraptes janeira ''Astraptes'', commonly known as the flasher butterflies, is a genus of skipper butterflies in the subfamily Eudaminae. They are found in the Nearctic and Neotropical ecozones. Species The following species are recognised in the genus ''Astrapte ...'' (Schaus, 1902) Brazil, Suriname, Colombia, Paraguay References External links Images representing ''Astraptes''at Consortium for the Barcode of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Astraptes Anaphus
''Telegonus anaphus'', the yellow-tipped flasher or dull astraptes, is a species of skipper butterfly in the subfamily Eudaminae. It is found from Argentina, north through Central America to the West Indies and Mexico. Strays can be found up to the lower Rio Grande Valley in Texas. The wingspan is 51–64 mm. Adults are on wing from April to May and from September to November in southern Texas. There are many flights beginning in March in Mexico. In Costa Rica, it occurs during both the dry and wet seasons. The larvae feed on vines in the ''Fabaceae''. Subspecies The following subspecies are recognised: * ''Telegonus anaphus anaphus'' - Suriname, Brazil (Bahia) * ''Telegonus anaphus anausis'' - St. Vincent, Grenada, Dominica, Hispaniola, Cuba, Jamaica * ''Telegonus anaphus aniza'' - Peru * ''Telegonus anaphus annetta'' - from Texas Texas (, ; Spanish language, Spanish: ''Texas'', ''Tejas'') is a state in the South Central United States, South Central region of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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