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Neptis agatha

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Neptis agatha
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Nymphalidae
Genus: Neptis
Species:
N. agatha
Binomial name
Neptis agatha


Neptis agatha is a butterfly in the family Nymphalidae. It is found in Sierra Leone, Abyssinia East Africa and Natal.[3]

It is the nominotypical member of the Neptis agatha species group. The forms of this group may be at once recognized by the underside of the hindwing having 2 or 3 continuous white transverse bands at the base (cf. agatha underside, 48 d) and by the cell having white dots or being only striped with white at the anterior margin. Some of the numerous forms are very nearly allied. The group members are :


References

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  1. ^ Stoll C. and Pieter Cramer De Uitlandsche Kapellen, ([1775-] 1779-1782 [-1791]), Amsterdam
  2. ^ Neptis at Markku Savela's Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms
  3. ^ Afrotropical Butterflies: Nymphalidae - Tribe Limenitidini