Hypolimnas pandarus explained

Hypolimnas pandarus is a butterfly in the family Nymphalidae. The species was first described by Carl Linnaeus in his 1758 10th edition of Systema Naturae.[1] [2]

Distribution

This species is present in the Indonesia (Ambon Island, Serang, Saparua, Buru, Kai Islands).[1]

Subspecies

Subspecies include:[1]

Description

Hypolimnas pandarus can reach a wingspan of about . In males, the forewings are dark brown, usually with a few white, yellow or blue spots, depending on the subspecies, while the female has a band across the upper wings either creamy white or pale rufous. The posterior margin of the hindwings is deeply scalloped and shows a broad rufous-orange band, with several brown or black oval spots. In some subspecies is also present a pink purple patch.[3] [4]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Savela . Markku . December 26, 2018 . Hypolimnas pandarus (Linnaeus, 1758) . Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms . July 7, 2020.
  2. http://www.catalogueoflife.org/annual-checklist/2011/details/species/id/978513 "Accepted scientific name: Hypolimnas pandarus Linnaeus 1758 (provisionally accepted name)"
  3. https://archive.org/stream/transactionsofen1869roya#page/282/mode/1up Transactions of the Entomological Society of London (1869)
  4. http://animallifeforms.com/605020555939927/Butterflies_-_Brush_Footed__Hypolimnas_pandarus_pandarus_7927.aspx Animal Life Forms