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Porthecla
''Porthecla'' is a Neotropical 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-winged butterflies. They constitute about 30% of the known butterfl .... Species *'' Porthecla annette'' Faynel & R.K. Robbins, 2011 *'' Porthecla barba'' (Druce, 1907) *'' Porthecla dinus'' (Hewitson, 1867) *'' Porthecla forasteira'' Faynel & A. Moser, 2011 *'' Porthecla gemma'' (Druce, 1907) *'' Porthecla johanna'' Faynel & R.K. Robbins, 2011 *'' Porthecla minyia'' (Hewitson, 1867) *'' Porthecla peruensis'' Faynel & A. Moser, 2011 *'' Porthecla porthura'' (Druce, 1907) *'' Porthecla prietoi'' Faynel & Busby, 2011 *'' Porthecla ravus'' (Druce, 1907) *'' Porthecla willmotti'' Busby, Faynel & A. Moser, 2011 Former species *'' Oenomaus melleus'' (Druce, 1907) References * , 2011Species level taxonomy of the Neotropical hai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Porthecla Dinus
''Porthecla dinus'' is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found in fragmented montane habitats at altitudes between 600 and 1,800 meters in south-eastern Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South America and Latin America. At and with over 217 million people, Brazil is the world's fifth-largest country by area .... The length of the forewings is 16.7 mm for males and 15.6 mm for females., 2011Species level taxonomy of the Neotropical hairstreak genus ''Porthecla'' (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae: Theclinae: Eumaeini).'' Annales de la Société Entomologique de France'' (n.s.), 47(1-2): 241-259 Adults are on wing from September to April. References Butterflies described in 1867 Eumaeini Lycaenidae of South America Taxa named by William Chapman Hewitson {{Eumaeini-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Porthecla Minyia
''Porthecla minyia'' is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found in the Amazon basin and the Guianas The Guianas, sometimes called by the Spanish loan-word ''Guayanas'' (''Las Guayanas''), is a region in north-eastern South America which includes the following three territories: * French Guiana, an overseas department and region of France * ... at altitudes between 100 and 1,000 meters. The length of the forewings is 16.2 mm for males and 15.1 mm for females., 2011Species level taxonomy of the Neotropical hairstreak genus ''Porthecla'' (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae: Theclinae: Eumaeini).'' Annales de la Société Entomologique de France'' (n.s.), 47(1-2): 241-259 Adults are on wing in August and December. They feed on the nectar of '' Cordia schomburgkii''. References Butterflies described in 1867 Eumaeini Lycaenidae of South America Taxa named by William Chapman Hewitson {{Eumaeini-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Porthecla Gemma
''Porthecla gemma'' is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found in the Amazon basin and the Guianas The Guianas, sometimes called by the Spanish loan-word ''Guayanas'' (''Las Guayanas''), is a region in north-eastern South America which includes the following three territories: * French Guiana, an overseas department and region of France * ... at altitudes between 100 and 1,000 meters. The length of the forewings is 14.6 mm for males and 13.9 mm for females., 2011Species level taxonomy of the Neotropical hairstreak genus ''Porthecla'' (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae: Theclinae: Eumaeini).'' Annales de la Société Entomologique de France'' (n.s.), 47(1-2): 241-259 Adults are on wing year-round. References Butterflies described in 1907 Eumaeini {{Eumaeini-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Porthecla Willmotti
''Porthecla willmotti'' is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found in eastern Ecuador and eastern 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 = "Fi ... at altitudes between 1,500 and 2,200 meters. The length of the forewings is 18.2 mm for males and 18.1 mm for females., 2011Species level taxonomy of the Neotropical hairstreak genus ''Porthecla'' (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae: Theclinae: Eumaeini).'' Annales de la Société Entomologique de France'' (n.s.), 47(1-2): 241-259 Adults are on wing from August to November. Etymology The species is named for Keith Willmott, who has spent years studying the butterflies of Ecuador and was the first to discover Ecuadorian males of this species. References Butterflies described in 2011 Eumaeini {{Eumaeini-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Porthecla Ravus
''Porthecla ravus'' is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found in the Amazon basin and southern Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South America and Latin America. At and with over 217 million people, Brazil is the world's fifth-largest country by area .... The length of the forewings is 14.5 mm for males and 13.6 mm for females., 2011Species level taxonomy of the Neotropical hairstreak genus ''Porthecla'' (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae: Theclinae: Eumaeini).'' Annales de la Société Entomologique de France'' (n.s.), 47(1-2): 241-259 Adults are on wing year-round. They feed on the nectar of '' Cordia schomburgkii''. References Butterflies described in 1907 Eumaeini {{Eumaeini-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Porthecla Prietoi
''Porthecla prietoi'' is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found in western Colombia and western 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: ''Eku ... at altitudes between 1,000 and 2,200 meters. The length of the forewings is 19 mm for males and 19 mm for females., 2011Species level taxonomy of the Neotropical hairstreak genus ''Porthecla'' (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae: Theclinae: Eumaeini).'' Annales de la Société Entomologique de France'' (n.s.), 47(1-2): 241-259 Adults are on wing year-round. Etymology The species is named Carlos Prieto, a Colombian lepidopterist studying Lycaenidae. References Butterflies described in 2011 Eumaeini {{Eumaeini-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Porthecla Porthura
''Porthecla porthura'' is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found from Honduras to western 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: ''Eku ... in forests up to altitudes of 1,150 meters. The length of the forewings is 17.7 mm for males and 17.3 mm for females., 2011Species level taxonomy of the Neotropical hairstreak genus ''Porthecla'' (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae: Theclinae: Eumaeini).'' Annales de la Société Entomologique de France'' (n.s.), 47(1-2): 241-259 Adults are on wing year-round. References Butterflies described in 1907 Eumaeini {{Eumaeini-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Porthecla Peruensis
''Porthecla peruensis'' is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found in northern 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 = "Fi ..., on the east side of the Andes. It appears to be a montane species, since it has only been found at altitudes above 1,500 meters. The length of the forewings is 15.9 mm for males., 2011Species level taxonomy of the Neotropical hairstreak genus ''Porthecla'' (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae: Theclinae: Eumaeini).'' Annales de la Société Entomologique de France'' (n.s.), 47(1-2): 241-259 Etymology The name is derived from the country type locality. References Butterflies described in 2011 Eumaeini {{Eumaeini-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Porthecla Johanna
''Porthecla johanna'' is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found in Peru and 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: ''Eku ... in wet lowland forests at altitudes between 400 and 600 meters. The length of the forewings is 15.5 mm for males., 2011Species level taxonomy of the Neotropical hairstreak genus ''Porthecla'' (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae: Theclinae: Eumaeini).'' Annales de la Société Entomologique de France'' (n.s.), 47(1-2): 241-259 Adults are on wing year-round. References Butterflies described in 2011 Eumaeini {{Eumaeini-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Porthecla Forasteira
''Porthecla forasteira'' is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found in Peru, Bolivia and French Guiana French Guiana ( or ; french: link=no, Guyane ; gcr, label=French Guianese Creole, Lagwiyann ) is an overseas departments and regions of France, overseas department/region and single territorial collectivity of France on the northern Atlantic .... The habitat consists of lowland areas. The length of the forewings is 15.9 mm for males., 2011Species level taxonomy of the Neotropical hairstreak genus ''Porthecla'' (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae: Theclinae: Eumaeini).'' Annales de la Société Entomologique de France'' (n.s.), 47(1-2): 241-259 Etymology The name ''forasteira'' is derived from the Portuguese language and means stranger or foreigner. References Butterflies described in 2011 Eumaeini {{Eumaeini-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Porthecla Barba
''Porthecla barba'' is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found in northern and western Colombia and western 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: ''Eku ... at altitudes between 1,375 and 2,300 meters. The length of the forewings is 18.4 mm for males and 17.5 mm for females., 2011Species level taxonomy of the Neotropical hairstreak genus ''Porthecla'' (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae: Theclinae: Eumaeini).'' Annales de la Société Entomologique de France'' (n.s.), 47(1-2): 241-259 References Butterflies described in 1907 Eumaeini {{Eumaeini-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Porthecla Annette
''Porthecla annette'' is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found in Panama and central Colombia at altitudes under 1,000 meters. The length of the forewings is 14.2 mm for males and 15 mm for females., 2011Species level taxonomy of the Neotropical hairstreak genus ''Porthecla'' (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae: Theclinae: Eumaeini).'' Annales de la Société Entomologique de France'' (n.s.), 47(1-2): 241-259 Etymology The species is named for Dr. Annette Aiello, a scientist at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute The Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI, es, Instituto Smithsonian de Investigaciones Tropicales) is located in Panama and is the only bureau of the Smithsonian Institution based outside of the United States. It is dedicated to understa ..., who has contributed immensely to the knowledge of the Central American insect fauna. References Butterflies described in 2011 Eumaeini {{Eumaeini-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |