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Salamis augustina

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Species of butterfly

Salamis augustina
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Nymphalidae
Genus: Salamis
Species: S. augustina
Binomial name
Salamis augustina
Boisduval, 1833
Synonyms
  • Salamis vinsoni Le Cerf, 1922

Salamis augustina is a butterfly in the family Nymphalidae. It is found on Mauritius and Réunion.

Adults closely resemble Euploea euphon, of which it may be a mimic. They are on wing from April to May. Subspecies vinsoni is on wing from April to September.

Subspecies

  • Salamis augustina augustina — La Reunion
  • Salamis augustina vinsoni Le Cerf, 1922 — Mauritius

References

  1. Salamis augustina, Site of Markku Savela
  2. Afrotropical Butterflies: Nymphalidae - Tribe Junoniini
Taxon identifiers
Salamis augustina


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