Atrophaneura_zaleucus

<i>Atrophaneura zaleucus</i>

Atrophaneura zaleucus

Species of butterfly

Atrophaneura zaleucus is a species of butterfly from the family Papilionidae that is found in Burma.

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The wingspan is 100–110 mm. The wings are black. The body is covered in red hair. There are white markings on the hindwings.[2]

Etymology

It is named in the classical tradition. Zaleucus (ancient Greek: Ζάλευκος; fl. 7th century BC) was a Greek lawgiver.

References

  1. [1]
    Atrophaneura at Funet
  2. [2]
    "ButterflyCorner.net". Archived from the original on 2012-09-19. Retrieved 2011-07-17.


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