Cethosia mietneri, Tamil lace wing butterfly
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Cethosia mietneri, Tamil lace wing butterfly
Detail from plate 39 of Tamil lace wing butterflies from The Lepidoptera of Celyon by Frederic C. Moore (1830 -1907)
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Arthropod Arthropoda Brush Footed Butterfly Butterflies Butterfly Four Footed Butterfly Hexapod Hexapoda Insecta Lace Lacewing Lepidoptera Lepidopteran Moore Nymphalidae Cethosia Invertebrata
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This exquisite detail from Plate 39 of "The Lepidoptera of Ceylon" by Frederic C. Moore showcases the captivating beauty of Cethosia mietneri, also known as the Tamil lace wing butterfly. Moore, a renowned naturalist and illustrator of the nineteenth century, meticulously documented the diverse and vibrant world of Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths) found in Ceylon, now known as Sri Lanka. The Tamil lace wing butterfly is a member of the Nymphalidae family, order Lepidoptera, and is native to the Indian subcontinent. The species is named after the German entomologist, Dr. Max Mietner, who first described it in 1910. The butterfly's wings are adorned with intricate lace-like patterns, giving it its common name. The forewings display a striking combination of black, orange, and white, while the hindwings are predominantly orange with black borders. The underside of the wings is a dull brown color. Butterflies, as part of the class Insecta and subclass Pterygota, belong to the phylum Arthropoda, which includes hexapods (invertebrates with six legs). The Tamil lace wing butterfly, specifically, is a brush-footed butterfly or a hexapod, with its feet bearing small brushes to help it move across various surfaces. The intricate detail and lifelike accuracy of Moore's illustration highlight the delicate beauty and complexity of this remarkable creature. This image serves as a testament to the rich biodiversity of the Indian subcontinent and the dedication of naturalists like Frederic C. Moore in documenting it for future generations.
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