Consul
Andrew V. Z. Brower
- Consul electra
- Consul excellens
- Consul fabius
- Consul panariste
Introduction
Wing shapes and general facies in Consul range from very Memphis-like "leafwings" to species that are Batesian mimics of Lycorea, Heliconius and various "tiger" patterned ithomiines. The hindwing tails and cryptic ventral surfaces are unmistakable identifiers.References
Lamas G ed. 2004. Checklist: Part 4A Hesperioidea - Papiionoidea. Gainesville: Scientific Publishers/Association of Tropical Lepidoptera.
Title Illustrations
| Scientific Name | Consul electra |
|---|---|
| Location | Monteverde, Costa Rica |
| Specimen Condition | Live Specimen |
| Copyright |
© 1996 Greg and Marybeth Dimijian
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| Scientific Name | Consul fabius |
|---|---|
| Location | Mexico: San Luís Potosí, El Naranjo |
| Specimen Condition | Live Specimen |
| Identified By | Amy Johnson |
| Life Cycle Stage | adult |
| View | dorsal |
| Source | Tiger Leafwing (Consul fabius) |
| Source Collection | Neotropical Butterflies |
| Copyright | © 2005 Amy Johnson |
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