4,234 observationsVulnerable
Duke of Burgundy
Hamearis lucina
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Arthropoda βΊClass: Insecta βΊOrder: Lepidoptera βΊFamily: Riodinidae βΊGenus: Hamearis
About
Hamearis lucina, the Duke of Burgundy, the only member of the genus Hamearis, is a European butterfly in the family Riodinidae. For many years, it was known as the "Duke of Burgundy fritillary", because the adult's chequered pattern is strongly reminiscent of "true" fritillaries of the family Nymphalidae.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Duke of Burgundy is Hamearis lucina.
- The Duke of Burgundy has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
- Duke of Burgundy belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Duke of Burgundy belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Duke of Burgundy belongs to the class Insecta.
- Duke of Burgundy belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
- Duke of Burgundy belongs to the family Riodinidae.
- Duke of Burgundy belongs to the genus Hamearis.