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False Fritillary

Pseudargynnis hegemone

Taxonomy

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

About

Pseudargynnis is a monotypic butterfly genus. The single species Pseudargynnis hegemone, the false fritillary, is a butterfly in the Nymphalidae family. It is found in eastern Nigeria, Cameroon, the Republic of the Congo, Angola, the southern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, southern Sudan, Uganda, Burundi, western Kenya, western Tanzania, Malawi, northern Zambia, Mozambique and Zimbabwe. The habitat consists of open grassy and marshy habitats in tropical savanna and open forests.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of False Fritillary?
The scientific name of False Fritillary is Pseudargynnis hegemone.
What kingdom does False Fritillary belong to?
False Fritillary belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does False Fritillary belong to?
False Fritillary belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does False Fritillary belong to?
False Fritillary belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does False Fritillary belong to?
False Fritillary belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
What family does False Fritillary belong to?
False Fritillary belongs to the family Nymphalidae.
What genus does False Fritillary belong to?
False Fritillary belongs to the genus Pseudargynnis.