''Argynnis ruslana'' is a

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in the family

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. It is found in eastern China, Amurland,

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, and Japan. The larvae feed on ''

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'' species.

Subspecies

There are two recognised subspecies: *''Argynnis ruslana ruslana'' (Amur, Ussuri) *''Argynnis ruslana lysippe'' (Japan)

Gallery

File:Argyronome ruslana-01-in Tokyo-Sep,2014.JPG, Upper side, in Tokyo. File:Argyronome ruslana-02-in Tokyo-Sep,2014.JPG, Lower side, in Tokyo. Argynnis Butterflies of Asia Butterflies of Japan Insects of Korea Insects of Russia Butterflies described in 1866 Taxa named by Victor Motschulsky {{Heliconiinae-stub