Faunis | |
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Faunis arcesilaus | |
Scientific classification
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Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Nymphalidae |
Subfamily: | Morphinae |
Tribe: | Amathusiini |
Genus: |
Faunis Hübner, [1819] |
Type species | |
Papilio eumeus
Drury, [1773]
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Species | |
About 14 species, including:
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Synonyms | |
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Faunis is a genus of Asian butterflies in the family Nymphalidae. They are among the butterflies commonly known as fauns. They are relatively small-sized amathusiins, subtly colored in soft browns and violets, and range from China to the Philippines and Sulawesi.
Larvae are found on Musa, Smilax, and Pandanus host plants. [1]
Many forms, whether species or subspecies, are restricted to islands and are probably vulnerable. [2]
Based on Markku Savela's Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Years given are the actual publication dates where known.
Faunis | |
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![]() | |
Faunis arcesilaus | |
Scientific classification
![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Nymphalidae |
Subfamily: | Morphinae |
Tribe: | Amathusiini |
Genus: |
Faunis Hübner, [1819] |
Type species | |
Papilio eumeus
Drury, [1773]
| |
Species | |
About 14 species, including:
| |
Synonyms | |
|
Faunis is a genus of Asian butterflies in the family Nymphalidae. They are among the butterflies commonly known as fauns. They are relatively small-sized amathusiins, subtly colored in soft browns and violets, and range from China to the Philippines and Sulawesi.
Larvae are found on Musa, Smilax, and Pandanus host plants. [1]
Many forms, whether species or subspecies, are restricted to islands and are probably vulnerable. [2]
Based on Markku Savela's Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Years given are the actual publication dates where known.