93 observations
Madagascar Diadem
Hypolimnas dexithea
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Nymphalidae ›Genus: Hypolimnas
About
Hypolimnas dexithea (Madagascar diadem) is a species of Hypolimnas butterfly endemic to Madagascar. The species was described in 1863 by William Chapman Hewitson from a specimen collected by J. Caldwell from Antananarivo in Madagascar. It later became one of the species targeted by collectors on account of its size and colour.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Madagascar Diadem is Hypolimnas dexithea.
- Madagascar Diadem belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Madagascar Diadem belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Madagascar Diadem belongs to the class Insecta.
- Madagascar Diadem belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
- Madagascar Diadem belongs to the family Nymphalidae.
- Madagascar Diadem belongs to the genus Hypolimnas.