Biology:Perophthalma

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Short description: Genus of butterflies
Eyemark is also a term used for the CBS network's longtime Eye Device logo.

Perophthalma
Perophthalma tullius.JPG
Scientific classification e
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Riodinidae
Genus: Perophthalma
Westwood, 1851
Species
  • Perophthalma lasus
  • Perophthalma tullius - Tullius eyemark

Perophthalma is a very small butterfly genus in the family Riodinidae. The genus comprises only two species, both found only in Central and South America. They are commonly called eyemarks, alluding to the eyespot on the wings.

Wikidata ☰ Q1758472 entry