Caerois
Andrew V. Z. Brower
- Caerois chorinaeus
- Caerois gertrudtus
Introduction
A neotropical genus of two species dwelling in the forest understorey. The undersides of the wings are remarkably leaflike.References
DeVries PJ, Kitching IJ, and Vane-Wright RI. 1985. The systematic position of Antirrhea and Caerois, with comments on the classification of the Nymphalidae (Lepidoptera). Syst. Ent. 10: 11-32.
Title Illustrations
| Scientific Name | Caerois chorinaeus |
|---|---|
| Location | Brazil: Mato Grosso, Rio Cristalino Lodge |
| Specimen Condition | Live Specimen |
| Life Cycle Stage | adult |
| View | ventral |
| Source | Chorinaeus Morpho (Caerois chorinaeus ) |
| Source Collection | Neotropical Butterflies |
| Copyright | © 2003 Will Carter |
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