Argyrophenga
Argyrophenga is a genus of butterflies that are endemic to New Zealand.[1] It comprises three species that are found in the Southern Alps of the South Island of New Zealand.
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| Argyrophenga antipodum | |
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Nymphalidae |
| Subtribe: | Hypocystina |
| Genus: | Argyrophenga Doubleday, 1845 |
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Species
- Argyrophenga antipodum Doubleday, 1845 – common tussock or tussock ringlet
- Argyrophenga harrisi Craw, 1978 – Harris's tussock
- Argyrophenga janitae Craw, 1978 – Janita's tussock
See also
References
- "Argyrophenga Doubleday, 1845" at Markku Savela's Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms
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