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Methona Maxima
''Methona'' is a genus of clearwing ( ithomiine) butterflies, named by Edward Doubleday in 1847. They are in the brush-footed butterfly family, Nymphalidae. Species Arranged alphabetically:"''Methona'' Doubleday, [1847]"at Markku Savela's ''Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms'' *''Methona confusa'' Butler, 1873 *''Methona curvifascia'' Weymer, 1883 *''Methona grandior'' (Forbes, 1944) *''Methona maxima'' (Forbes, 1944) *''Methona megisto'' C. & R. Felder, 1860 *'' Methona singularis'' (Staudinger, 884 __NOTOC__ Year 884 ( DCCCLXXXIV) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. Events By place Europe * March 1 – Diego Rodríguez Porcelos, count of Castile, founds and repo ... *'' Methona themisto'' (Hübner, 1818) References Ithomiini Nymphalidae of South America Nymphalidae genera {{Danainae-stub ... [...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] |
Species
In biology, a species is the basic unit of classification and a taxonomic rank of an organism, as well as a unit of biodiversity. A species is often defined as the largest group of organisms in which any two individuals of the appropriate sexes or mating types can produce fertile offspring, typically by sexual reproduction. Other ways of defining species include their karyotype, DNA sequence, morphology, behaviour or ecological niche. In addition, paleontologists use the concept of the chronospecies since fossil reproduction cannot be examined. The most recent rigorous estimate for the total number of species of eukaryotes is between 8 and 8.7 million. However, only about 14% of these had been described by 2011. All species (except viruses) are given a two-part name, a "binomial". The first part of a binomial is the genus to which the species belongs. The second part is called the specific name or the specific epithet (in botanical nomenclature, also sometimes i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ithomiini
Ithomiini is a butterfly tribe in the nymphalid subfamily Danainae. It is sometimes referred to as the tribe of clearwing butterflies or glasswing butterflies. Some authors consider the group to be a subfamily (Ithomiinae). These butterflies are exclusively Neotropical, found in humid forests from sea level to 3000 m, from Mexico to Argentina. There are around 370 species in some 40–45 genera. Ithomiini biology Ithomiines are unpalatable because their adults seek out and sequester pyrrolizidine alkaloids from plants that they visit, especially composite flowers (Asteraceae) and wilted borages (Boraginaceae). The slow-flying adults are Müllerian mimics of each other as well as of many other Lepidoptera. Henry Walter Bates referred to a "transparency group" of Amazon butterfly species. It was originally with seven species belonging to six different genera. Reginald Punnett suggested 28 species of this peculiar facies are known, though some are excessively rare. The major ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nymphalidae
The Nymphalidae are the largest family of butterflies, with more than 6,000 species distributed throughout most of the world. Belonging to the superfamily Papilionoidea, they are usually medium-sized to large butterflies. Most species have a reduced pair of forelegs and many hold their colourful wings flat when resting. They are also called brush-footed butterflies or four-footed butterflies, because they are known to stand on only four legs while the other two are curled up; in some species, these forelegs have a brush-like set of hairs, which gives this family its other common name. Many species are brightly coloured and include popular species such as the emperors, monarch butterfly, admirals, tortoiseshells, and fritillaries. However, the under wings are, in contrast, often dull and in some species look remarkably like dead leaves, or are much paler, producing a cryptic effect that helps the butterflies blend into their surroundings. Nomenclature Rafinesque introduced ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Methona Confusa
''Methona confusa'', the giant glasswing, is a species of clearwinged butterfly in the order Lepidoptera and in the family Nymphalidae. It can be found in some Central and South American countries in regions with forests and mountains. Taxonomy ''Methona confusa'' is in the order Lepidoptera and in the family Nymphalidae. The subfamily is Danainae while it is still not certain where the genus, Methona fits within the Ithomiini tribe. There are 4 subspecies of ''M. confusa''. Two of the subspecies are ''Methona confusa confusa'' and ''Methona confusa psamathe''. Description ''Methona confusa'' has a wingspan of about 11 cm. The wings do not have nanostructures and thus are transparent and reflective. It has black margins and black cross-bars on the forewings and the hindwings. Small white spots are present along the margin of the wing on the underside of the wing while there are also white spots on the abdomen and the thorax. Antennae are black with a yellow tip. ''M. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Methona Curvifascia
''Methona'' is a genus of clearwing ( ithomiine) butterflies, named by Edward Doubleday in 1847. They are in the brush-footed butterfly family, Nymphalidae. Species Arranged alphabetically:"''Methona'' Doubleday, [1847]"at Markku Savela's ''Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms'' *''Methona confusa'' Butler, 1873 *''Methona curvifascia'' Weymer, 1883 *''Methona grandior'' (Forbes, 1944) *''Methona maxima'' (Forbes, 1944) *''Methona megisto'' C. & R. Felder, 1860 *'' Methona singularis'' (Staudinger, 884 __NOTOC__ Year 884 ( DCCCLXXXIV) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. Events By place Europe * March 1 – Diego Rodríguez Porcelos, count of Castile, founds and repo ... *'' Methona themisto'' (Hübner, 1818) References Ithomiini Nymphalidae of South America Nymphalidae genera {{Danainae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Methona Grandior
''Methona'' is a genus of clearwing ( ithomiine) butterflies, named by Edward Doubleday in 1847. They are in the brush-footed butterfly family, Nymphalidae. Species Arranged alphabetically:"''Methona'' Doubleday, [1847]"at Markku Savela's ''Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms'' *''Methona confusa'' Butler, 1873 *''Methona curvifascia'' Weymer, 1883 *''Methona grandior'' (Forbes, 1944) *''Methona maxima'' (Forbes, 1944) *''Methona megisto'' C. & R. Felder, 1860 *'' Methona singularis'' (Staudinger, 884 __NOTOC__ Year 884 ( DCCCLXXXIV) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. Events By place Europe * March 1 – Diego Rodríguez Porcelos, count of Castile, founds and repo ... *'' Methona themisto'' (Hübner, 1818) References Ithomiini Nymphalidae of South America Nymphalidae genera {{Danainae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Methona Maxima
''Methona'' is a genus of clearwing ( ithomiine) butterflies, named by Edward Doubleday in 1847. They are in the brush-footed butterfly family, Nymphalidae. Species Arranged alphabetically:"''Methona'' Doubleday, [1847]"at Markku Savela's ''Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms'' *''Methona confusa'' Butler, 1873 *''Methona curvifascia'' Weymer, 1883 *''Methona grandior'' (Forbes, 1944) *''Methona maxima'' (Forbes, 1944) *''Methona megisto'' C. & R. Felder, 1860 *'' Methona singularis'' (Staudinger, 884 __NOTOC__ Year 884 ( DCCCLXXXIV) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. Events By place Europe * March 1 – Diego Rodríguez Porcelos, count of Castile, founds and repo ... *'' Methona themisto'' (Hübner, 1818) References Ithomiini Nymphalidae of South America Nymphalidae genera {{Danainae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Methona Megisto
''Methona'' is a genus of clearwing ( ithomiine) butterflies, named by Edward Doubleday in 1847. They are in the brush-footed butterfly family, Nymphalidae. Species Arranged alphabetically:"''Methona'' Doubleday, [1847]"at Markku Savela's ''Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms'' *''Methona confusa'' Butler, 1873 *''Methona curvifascia'' Weymer, 1883 *''Methona grandior'' (Forbes, 1944) *''Methona maxima'' (Forbes, 1944) *''Methona megisto'' C. & R. Felder, 1860 *'' Methona singularis'' (Staudinger, 884 __NOTOC__ Year 884 ( DCCCLXXXIV) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. Events By place Europe * March 1 – Diego Rodríguez Porcelos, count of Castile, founds and repo ... *'' Methona themisto'' (Hübner, 1818) References Ithomiini Nymphalidae of South America Nymphalidae genera {{Danainae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Methona Singularis
''Methona'' is a genus of clearwing ( ithomiine) butterflies, named by Edward Doubleday in 1847. They are in the brush-footed butterfly family, Nymphalidae. Species Arranged alphabetically:"''Methona'' Doubleday, [1847]"at Markku Savela's ''Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms'' *''Methona confusa'' Butler, 1873 *''Methona curvifascia'' Weymer, 1883 *''Methona grandior'' (Forbes, 1944) *''Methona maxima'' (Forbes, 1944) *''Methona megisto'' C. & R. Felder, 1860 *'' Methona singularis'' (Staudinger, 884 __NOTOC__ Year 884 ( DCCCLXXXIV) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. Events By place Europe * March 1 – Diego Rodríguez Porcelos, count of Castile, founds and repo ... *'' Methona themisto'' (Hübner, 1818) References Ithomiini Nymphalidae of South America Nymphalidae genera {{Danainae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Methona Themisto
''Methona themisto'', common name themisto amberwing, is a species of butterfly of the family Nymphalidae. Description ''Methona themisto'' has a wingspan of about . Wings are transparent pale yellow with black veins, black margins and black cross-bars on the forewings. The hind wings are very round. The margins of the upperside of the hindwings and the apex of the upperside of the forewings show a series of small white-blue spots. Antennae are black, with yellowish tip. The adult feeds on the nectar of flowers while the larva feeds on several species of Solanaceae (mainly ''Brunfelsia pilosa'' and ''Brunfelsia uniflora''). Females lay white eggs on the underside of fresh leaves. Caterpillars are black with 12 yellow rings. They take about 30 days to reach the last stage. The pupa is pale yellow with black markings.Ruszczyk, A. and Nascimento, E. SBiologia dos adultos de Methona themisto (Hubner, 1818)/ref>Karlla V. C. Barbosa and Thiago V. V. Costa - Notes on the morphology an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nymphalidae Of South America
The Nymphalidae are the largest family of butterflies, with more than 6,000 species distributed throughout most of the world. Belonging to the superfamily Papilionoidea, they are usually medium-sized to large butterflies. Most species have a reduced pair of forelegs and many hold their colourful wings flat when resting. They are also called brush-footed butterflies or four-footed butterflies, because they are known to stand on only four legs while the other two are curled up; in some species, these forelegs have a brush-like set of hairs, which gives this family its other common name. Many species are brightly coloured and include popular species such as the emperors, monarch butterfly, admirals, tortoiseshells, and fritillaries. However, the under wings are, in contrast, often dull and in some species look remarkably like dead leaves, or are much paler, producing a cryptic effect that helps the butterflies blend into their surroundings. Nomenclature Rafinesque introduced ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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