Hyantis hodeva
Andrew V. Z. Brower
Introduction
A monotypic genus endemic to New Guinea. Superficially similar to Taenaris species (Amathusiini), probably due to mimicry. Parsons (1999) believes that the color pattern is aposematic.
References
Parsons M. 1999. The butterflies of Papua New Guinea: their systematics and biology. Academic Press, San Diego.
Title Illustrations
| Scientific Name | Hyantis hodeva |
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| Specimen Condition | Dead Specimen |
| Identified By | Niklas Wahlberg |
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