Apaturini

Doherty, 1889

Genus Guides

2

Apaturini is a tribe of brush-footed butterflies within the Apaturinae. The tribe includes such as Apatura, Chitoria, and Mimathyma, comprising medium to large butterflies often characterized by iridescent purple or blue coloration in males. Members are primarily distributed across the Palearctic and Oriental regions. The group has been subject to taxonomic revision, with some former genera reassigned to other tribes.

Asterocampa celtis antonia P1060423a by xpda. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.Asterocampa clyton P1080809a by xpda. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.Asterocampa clyton texana P1320710a by xpda. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Apaturini: /ˌæpəˈtʊrɪnaɪ/

These audio files are automatically generated. While they are not always 100% accurate, they are a good starting point.

Images

Distribution

Palearctic and Oriental regions, with highest diversity in East Asia.

Sources and further reading