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Common Mestra

Mestra amymone

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Nymphalidae ›Genus: Mestra

About

Mestra is a genus of nymphalid butterfly. It contains Mestra dorcas, the Jamaican mestra, which is found from southern North America to South America and possibly Mestra cana, the St Lucia mestra, found in the Lesser Antilles (though this may be a misidentification).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Common Mestra?
The scientific name of Common Mestra is Mestra amymone.
What kingdom does Common Mestra belong to?
Common Mestra belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Common Mestra belong to?
Common Mestra belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Common Mestra belong to?
Common Mestra belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Common Mestra belong to?
Common Mestra belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
What family does Common Mestra belong to?
Common Mestra belongs to the family Nymphalidae.
What genus does Common Mestra belong to?
Common Mestra belongs to the genus Mestra.