Anthanassa argentea
(Godman & Salvin, 1882)
Chestnut Crescent
Anthanassa argentea, the chestnut crescent, is a in the Nymphalidae. It is a member of the crescents and checkerspots group within the Nymphalinae. The was described by Godman and Salvin in 1882, originally placed in the Phyciodes. It occurs in North America.
Pronunciation
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Distribution
North America
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Phyciodes argentea Godman & Salvin, 1882, later transferred to Anthanassa. The is part of the Melitaeini tribe, which includes crescents, checkerspots, and related butterflies.
Catalogue reference
Hodges number 4479 in the North American Photographers Group (MONA) numbering system.