Helicopis
Helicopis suppressed, ICZN Op. 232, Rusticus suppressed, ICZN Op. 137, Hexuropteris currently viewed as a subjective junior synonym, Erotion junior objective synonym
Andrew V. Z. Brower
- Helicopis cupido
- Helicopis endymiaena
- Helicopis gnidus
Introduction
A small genus of riodinids with hairstreak-like tornal extensions and tails on the hindwings. The group is burdened by many infrasubspecific names proposed by Le Moult in 1939 and 1940.
References
Lamas G ed. 2004. Atlas of Neotropical Lepidoptera. Checklist: Part 4A Hesperioidea - Papiionoidea. Gainesville: Scientific Publishers/Association of Tropical Lepidoptera.
Title Illustrations
| Scientific Name | Helicopis cupido |
|---|---|
| Location | Caixuana, Brazil |
| Specimen Condition | Live Specimen |
| Identified By | Gill Carter |
| Life Cycle Stage | adult |
| View | ventral |
| Source | Cupido Jewelmark |
| Source Collection | Neotropical Butterflies |
| Copyright | © 2004 Gill Carter |
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