Hyphilaria parthenis

(Hyphilaria parthenis)

Description

Hyphilaria parthenis is a butterfly of the family Riodinidae. It is found in low altitude areas of the Neotropical ecozone, from Panama to southern Brazil. The wingspan is about 25 mm. There is sexual dimorphism. Males have an orange base colour, while the base colour for females is white.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Riodinidae
Genus:Hyphilaria
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