Argyrophenga Explained

Argyrophenga is a genus of butterflies that are endemic to New Zealand.^[1] It comprises three species that are found in the Southern Alps of the South Island of New Zealand.

Species

• Argyrophenga antipodum Doubleday, 1845 – common tussock or tussock ringlet
• Argyrophenga harrisi Craw, 1978 – Harris's tussock
• Argyrophenga janitae Craw, 1978 – Janita's tussock

See also

• Butterflies of New Zealand

Notes and References

1. http://ftp.funet.fi/pub/sci/bio/life/insecta/lepidoptera/ditrysia/papilionoidea/nymphalidae/satyrinae/argyrophenga/ "Argyrophenga Doubleday, 1845"