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Crimson Patch

Chlosyne janais

Taxonomy

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

About

Chlosyne janais, the crimson patch or janais patch, is a common New World butterfly found from Colombia north through Central America and Mexico to southern Texas, with occasional sightings in southeastern Mexico and northern Texas. The dorsal and ventral wing surface is black with several undulating rows of small white spots on the medial forewings and along all outer wing margins. On each dorsal hindwing is a medial orange-red patch situated anteriorly. The ventral hindwings have...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Crimson Patch?
The scientific name of Crimson Patch is Chlosyne janais.
What kingdom does Crimson Patch belong to?
Crimson Patch belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Crimson Patch belong to?
Crimson Patch belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Crimson Patch belong to?
Crimson Patch belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Crimson Patch belong to?
Crimson Patch belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
What family does Crimson Patch belong to?
Crimson Patch belongs to the family Nymphalidae.
What genus does Crimson Patch belong to?
Crimson Patch belongs to the genus Chlosyne.