Biology:Salamis augustina

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Short description: Species of butterfly


Salamis augustina
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S. augustina
Binomial name
Salamis augustina
Boisduval, 1833[1]
Synonyms
  • Salamis vinsoni Le Cerf, 1922

Salamis augustina is a butterfly in the family Nymphalidae. It is found on Mauritius and Réunion.[2]

Adults closely resemble Euploea euphon, of which it may be a mimic. They are on wing from April to May. Subspecies vinsoni is on wing from April to September.

Subspecies

  • Salamis augustina augustina — La Reunion
  • Salamis augustina vinsoni Le Cerf, 1922 — Mauritius

References

Wikidata ☰ Q3469601 entry