Argyrophorus argenteus explained
Argyrophorus argenteus is a butterfly of the family Nymphalidae.[1] It is found on the lower slopes of the Andes in Chile and Argentina.
The wingspan is about 40 mm.
The larvae feed on various grasses, including Stipa species.
Subspecies
- Argyrophorus argenteus argenteus
- Argyrophorus argenteus barrosi
- Argyrophorus argenteus elinoides
Notes and References
- http://ftp.funet.fi/pub/sci/bio/life/insecta/lepidoptera/ditrysia/papilionoidea/nymphalidae/satyrinae/argyrophorus/ "Argyrophorus Blanchard, 1852"