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Arawacus Kaye 1904

the Stripestreaks

Andrew V. Z. Brower
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Containing group: Eumaeini

Introduction

A striking genus of neotropical hairstreaks. The dorsal surfaces of most species are white with black margins, and males exhibit large patches of dark androconial scales on the forewing. Larvae feed on Solanaceae.

Other Names for Arawacus Kaye 1904

References

Robbins, R. K. 2004. 2004e. Lycaenidae. Theclinae. Tribe Eumaeini, pp. 118-137. In: Lamas, G. (Ed.), Checklist: Part 4A. Hesperioidea - Papilionoidea. In: Heppner, J. B. (Ed.), Atlas of Neotropical Lepidoptera. Volume 5A. Gainesville, Association for Tropical Lepidoptera; Scientific Publishers.

Robbins, R.K. (2010) Four commonly confused hairstreaks (Lycaenidae, Theclinae, Eumaeini): three need names, one does not. J. Lepid. Soc. 64, 1-13.

Title Illustrations
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Scientific Name Arawacus separata
Location Brazil: Mato Grosso, Cristalino Lodge
Specimen Condition Live Specimen
Identified By Gill Carter
Life Cycle Stage adult
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Source Separata Stripestreak (Arawacus separata)
Source Collection Neotropical Butterflies
Copyright © 2004 Gill Carter
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