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Memphis (butterfly)

Memphis, described by Jacob Hübner in 1819, is a Neotropical nymphalid butterfly genus in the subfamily Charaxinae.

There are 61 species in the genus. All are Neotropical and the undersides of the wings closely resemble dead leaves. In the past Memphis was considered a subgenus of Anaea.

Species

Listed alphabetically within groups:

Species group pasibula:

Species group aureola:

Species group verticordia:

Species group arginussa:

Species group hedemanni:

Species group glauce:

Species group appias:

Species group polycarmes:

Species group moruus:

  • Memphis moruus <small>(Fabricius, 1775)</small> – laurel leafwing
  • Memphis oenomais <small>(Boisduval, 1870)</small> – Boisduval's leafwing
  • Memphis philumena <small>(Doubleday, [1849])</small> – orange-striped leafwing

Species group eribotes:

Species group iphis:

Ungrouped:

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