Archaeoprepona chromus
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Archaeoprepona chromus is a species of Neotropical charaxine butterflies in the family Nymphalidae, native to South America. It was observed to have an unusual for Nymphalidae behavior, in which it responds to an approaching predator with sagittal movements of its hindwings.[1]
Taxonomy
The following subspecies are recognised:
- Archaeoprepona chromus chromus (Guérin-Ménéville, 1844) (Colombia, Bolivia, Venezuela, Peru, Argentina)
- Archaeoprepona chromus priene (Hewitson, 1869) (Colombia)
Description
The wingspan is about 85 mm.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Montane forest at 1500 to 2000 metres in the Neotropical realm.
References
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- Rydon, AHB. 1971. The systematics of the Charaxidae (Lepidoptera: Nymphaloidea). Entomologist's Record 83: 219–233, 283–287, 310–316, 336–341, 384–388, 6 figs., 4 plates.