Hypna clytemnestra iphigenia
Herrich-Schäffer, 1862
Hypna clytemnestra iphigenia is a of leafwing described by Herrich-Schäffer in 1862. It belongs to the Nymphalidae, Charaxinae, a group known for cryptic wing patterns that resemble dead leaves. The subspecies is recorded from Villavicencio, Colombia.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hypna clytemnestra iphigenia: /ˈhɪp.na ˌklɪtɛmˈnɛs.trə ˌɪfɪˈdʒiːniə/
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Identification
Distinguished from other H. clytemnestra by subtle wing pattern and coloration differences; precise diagnostic features require examination of and comparison with nominate subspecies H. c. clytemnestra.
Distribution
Recorded from Villavicencio, Colombia. Full range within the ' broader Neotropical distribution is undetermined.
Similar Taxa
- Hypna clytemnestra clytemnestraNominate ; differs in wing pattern details and geographic distribution.
- Hypna clytemnestraParent ; iphigenia represents a geographically isolated with minor morphological differentiation.
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Taxonomic Notes
Herrich-Schäffer's 1862 description established this based on material from Colombia. The Charaxinae includes butterflies with reduced forelegs and leaf-mimicking wing undersides, though specific traits for this subspecies are not individually documented.