Microtia
Bates, 1864
elf
Microtia is a of in the , containing the single Microtia elva, commonly known as the elf. The genus is distributed across the southern United States and Central America. feed on plants in the family Acanthaceae, particularly Tetramerium.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Microtia: /maɪˈkroʊtiə/
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Identification
Microtia can be distinguished from other Melitaeini by its status and geographic restriction to southern North America and Central America. The single Microtia elva is the only representative of this .
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Distribution
Southern United States and Central America.
Diet
feed on Tetramerium and other in the Acanthaceae.
Host Associations
- Tetramerium - larval
- Acanthaceae - larval other in this
Similar Taxa
- Other Melitaeini generaMicrotia is distinguished by being and restricted to the southern United States and Central America, whereas related in the tribe typically contain multiple and/or have broader distributions.