Euriphene amaranta is a species of butterfly in the family Nymphalidae, which is one of the largest families of butterflies globally, often referred to as the brush-footed butterflies. Members of the genus Euriphene are primarily distributed in the Afrotropical realm, inhabiting tropical forests and woodland areas. 📜 Taxonomy and Classification The genus Euriphene includes numerous […]
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Strymon is a genus of scrub hairstreak butterflies in the family Lycaenidae. It is a highly distinct lineage in the tribe Eumaeini, and was at one time even treated as a monotypic tribe Strymonini. The species of the genus are found in the Nearctic, the Palearctic and the Neotropical realms.
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Lepidochrysops erici is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found in north-western Zambia. Adults have been recorded in October. Adults feed on flowers of the larval host plant. The larvae feed on Ocimum species. Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Insecta Order: Lepidoptera Family: Lycaenidae Genus: Lepidochrysops Species: L. erici Etymology The species named for Eric Gardiner, son of the author.
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Epargyreus clarus, commonly known as the silver-spotted skipper, is a large and distinctive butterfly species in the family Hesperiidae (the skippers). It is widely distributed across North America, ranging from southern Canada through most of the United States and into parts of Mexico. The species is named for the prominent silvery-white patch on the underside
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Butterflies are insects in the macrolepidopteran clade Rhopalocera from the order Lepidoptera, which also includes moths. They are famous for their four-stage life cycle, large, often brightly colored wings, and conspicuous, fluttering flight. 🌸 As of 2026, butterflies remain vital bioindicators of ecosystem health, with scientists closely monitoring their migration and population patterns to study