Salamis augustina | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Nymphalidae |
Genus: | Salamis |
Species: | S. augustina |
Binomial name | |
Salamis augustina Boisduval, 1833 | |
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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
- Salamis augustina, Site of Markku Savela
- Afrotropical Butterflies: Nymphalidae - Tribe Junoniini
Taxon identifiers | |
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Salamis augustina |
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