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Memphis moruus | |
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Genus: | Memphis |
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Memphis, described by Jacob Hübner in 1819, is a Neotropical nymphalid butterfly genus in the subfamily Charaxinae.
There are 61 species in the genus. [2] All are Neotropical and the undersides of the wings closely resemble dead leaves. In the past Memphis was considered a subgenus of Anaea.
Listed alphabetically within groups: [1]
Species group pasibula:
Species group aureola:
Species group verticordia:
Species group arginussa:
Species group hedemanni:
Species group glauce:
Species group appias:
Species group polycarmes:
Species group moruus:
Species group eribotes:
Species group iphis:
Ungrouped:
Memphis | |
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Memphis moruus | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | |
Phylum: | |
Class: | |
Order: | |
Family: | |
Subfamily: | |
Tribe: | |
Genus: | Memphis |
Species | |
Many, see text | |
Synonyms | |
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Memphis, described by Jacob Hübner in 1819, is a Neotropical nymphalid butterfly genus in the subfamily Charaxinae.
There are 61 species in the genus. [2] All are Neotropical and the undersides of the wings closely resemble dead leaves. In the past Memphis was considered a subgenus of Anaea.
Listed alphabetically within groups: [1]
Species group pasibula:
Species group aureola:
Species group verticordia:
Species group arginussa:
Species group hedemanni:
Species group glauce:
Species group appias:
Species group polycarmes:
Species group moruus:
Species group eribotes:
Species group iphis:
Ungrouped: