28 observations
Mesoxantha ethosea
Mesoxantha ethosea
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Arthropoda βΊClass: Insecta βΊOrder: Lepidoptera βΊFamily: Nymphalidae βΊGenus: Mesoxantha
About
Mesoxantha is a genus of nymphalid butterflies. It is monotypic, containing only Mesoxantha ethosea, the Drury's delight. It is found in Sierra Leone, Guinea, Liberia, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Togo, Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon, the Republic of the Congo, the Central African Republic, Angola, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Sudan, Uganda, Tanzania and Mozambique. The habitat consists of lowland forests, including secondary forests.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Mesoxantha ethosea is Mesoxantha ethosea.
- Mesoxantha ethosea belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Mesoxantha ethosea belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Mesoxantha ethosea belongs to the class Insecta.
- Mesoxantha ethosea belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
- Mesoxantha ethosea belongs to the family Nymphalidae.
- Mesoxantha ethosea belongs to the genus Mesoxantha.