Carystus
Andrew V. Z. Brower
- Carystus diores
- Carystus elvira
- Carystus hocus
- Carystus jolus
- Carystus junior
- Carystus periphas
- Carystus phorcus
- Carystus ploetzi
- Carystus superbiens
- Carystus cacaulandia
- Carystus rufoventris
Introduction
A neotropical genus ranging from Mexico to northern Argentina. Many of the species appear to be rare, but this may be due to crepuscular habits that render the adults difficult to collect.
References
Austin, G. T. & Mielke, O. H. H. 2007 Hesperiidae of Rondonia, Brazil: Carystus, with descriptions of two new species (Hesperiidae: Hesperiinae). Bull. Allyn Mus. 148, 1-13.
Lamas G ed. 2004. Atlas of Neotropical Lepidoptera. Checklist: Part 4A Hesperioidea - Papiionoidea. Gainesville: Scientific Publishers/Association of Tropical Lepidoptera.
Title Illustrations
| Scientific Name | Carystus jolus |
|---|---|
| Location | Peru: Rio Tambopata, Posadas Amazonas |
| Specimen Condition | Live Specimen |
| Identified By | Rick Cech |
| Life Cycle Stage | adult |
| View | ventral |
| Source | Jolus Ruby-eye (Carystus jolus) |
| Source Collection | Neotropical Butterflies |
| Copyright | © 2006 Rick Cech |
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