''Liphyra'' is a butterfly genus in the family Lycaenidae. It was first described by

John O. Westwood John Obadiah Westwood (22 December 1805 – 2 January 1893) was an English entomologist and archaeologist also noted for his artistic talents. He published several illustrated works on insects and antiquities. He was among the first entomologist ...

in 1864. The larvae are predatory and feed on ant larvae. They are among the largest species of lycaenid butterflies. There are several species in the genus which are found in Asia and Australia. In the genus ''Liphyra'', the

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tapers gradually.

Species

* '' Liphyra brassolis'' Westwood 1864 - moth butterfly * '' Liphyra castnia'' Strand, 1911 * '' Liphyra grandis'' Weymer, 1902

References

External links

List of ''Liphyra'' species names (not all are valid)
* Miletinae Lycaenidae genera Taxa named by John O. Westwood {{Miletinae-stub