Philiris albiplaga

Philiris albiplaga
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Lycaenidae
Genus: Philiris
Species:
P. albiplaga
Binomial name
Philiris albiplaga
(Joicey & Talbot, 1916)[1]
Synonyms
  • Candalides albiplaga Joicey & Talbot, 1916

Philiris albiplaga is a species of butterfly of the family Lycaenidae. It is found on the Schouten Islands (Biak and Mefor).[2]

Characteristics

Philiris albiplaga is recognized for its striking coloration and patterns, typical of the Lycaeninae subfamily. The species is notable for its rarity and is classified as extremely rare within its habitat

References

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  1. ^ "Philiris Röber, 1891" at Markku Savela's Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms
  2. ^ Six new species of Philiris Röber, 1891 (Lepidoptera, Lycaenidae) from Papua New Guinea


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