Dryadula

Michener, 1942

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Dryadula is a in the Nymphalidae, containing a single , Dryadula phaetusa (banded orange heliconian). The genus was established by Michener in 1942. The sole species exhibits in coloration and is part of the orange Müllerian mimicry complex. Males engage in mud-puddling to obtain mineral salts.

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How to pronounce Dryadula: //dɹaɪˈædjʊlə//

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Monotypic status

The Dryadula contains only one recognized , Dryadula phaetusa (Linnaeus, 1758), originally described as Papilio phaetusa. The type locality "Indiis" is interpreted as referring to the West Indies or northern South America.

Type species

Dryadula phaetusa (Linnaeus, 1758) serves as the type for the , with the original combination Papilio phaetusa.

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