Melitaeini

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Melitaeini: //ˌmɛlɪˈtaɪəˌnaɪ//

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Summary

Melitaeini are a tribe of brush-footed butterflies, sometimes classified as a subfamily (Melitaeinae). Common names include fritillaries, checkerspots, crescents, and crescentspots, with around 20–25 genera divided among five subtribes.

Tags

• butterflies
• Melitaeini
• Nymphalidae