Dasyophthalma geraensis
Dasyophthalma geraensis is a butterfly of the family Nymphalidae. It is found in Brazil (Minas Gerais: the Mantiqueira mountain range). The habitat consists of high elevation forests (about 1,200 meters).[2]
| Dasyophthalma geraensis | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Nymphalidae |
| Genus: | Dasyophthalma |
| Species: | D. geraensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Dasyophthalma geraensis | |
The larvae feed on Bactris tormentosa.
References
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- Dasyophthalma at Markku Savela's Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms
- Penz, C.M., 2009: Phylogony of Dasyophthalma butterflies (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae: Brassolini). Insecta Mundi 0069: 1-12. Full article:
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