Bicyclus Sigiussidorum
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''Bicyclus sigiussidorum'' is a butterfly in the family Nymphalidae. It is found in southern Cameroon, mainland
Equatorial Guinea Equatorial Guinea ( es, Guinea Ecuatorial; french: Guinée équatoriale; pt, Guiné Equatorial), officially the Republic of Equatorial Guinea ( es, link=no, República de Guinea Ecuatorial, french: link=no, République de Guinée équatoria ...
, and north‐western Gabon. The holotype forewing length is 23 mm.


Etymology

Because of its glamorous appearance, the species was named for Ziggy Stardust, a character created by English musician David Bowie. ''Sigiussidorum'' is a Latin rendering of "Ziggy Stardust".


References

Elymniini Butterflies described in 2015 Butterflies of Africa {{Bicyclus-stub