Idea lynceus
Idea lynceus, the tree-nymph (Malaysian giant tree-nymph),[1] is a species of nymphalid butterfly in the Danainae subfamily. It is found in South East Asia.
Tree-nymph | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Nymphalidae |
Genus: | Idea |
Species: | I. lynceus |
Binomial name | |
Idea lynceus (Drury, 1773) | |
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The wingspan is about 135–165 mm.
The larvae feed on Aganosma corymbosa.
Subspecies
Listed alphabetically:[2]
References
- "THE JOURNEY OF MALAYSIA TREE NYMPH BUTTERFLY". butterflyreptile.com. Retrieved 7 September 2020.
- "Idea Fabricius, 1807" at Markku Savela's Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms
- "Idea lynceus taxonomy". Insecta.pro. Retrieved 7 September 2020.
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