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Elymnias hypermnestra (Linnaeus 1763) described in Papilio

Andrew V. Z. Brower
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Containing group: Elymnias

Introduction

A widespread southeast Asian species. Larvae feed on palms (Arecaceae).

Nomenclature

Lamas (2010) notes that Papilio hypermnestra Linnaeus, 1763 is an invalid junior homonym of Papilio hypermnestra Scopoli, 1763 (currently treated as a synonym of Zerynthia polyxena ([Schiffermüller], 1775) (Papilionidae: Zerynthiini). However, Lamas suggests that longstanding usage will be less disrupted for both of these species if Scopoli's name is suppressed under the plenary powers of the ICZN.

References

Lamas, G. 2010. Nomenclatural notes on Sayrinae (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae). SHILAP Revta. Lepid. 38: 197-204.

Title Illustrations
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Scientific Name Elymnias hypermnestra
Location Lalbagh, Bangalore, India
Specimen Condition Live Specimen
Source Common Palmfly
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