3,721 observations
Mexican Bluewing
Myscelia ethusa
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Arthropoda βΊClass: Insecta βΊOrder: Lepidoptera βΊFamily: Nymphalidae βΊGenus: Myscelia
About
Myscelia ethusa, the Mexican bluewing or blue wing, is a species of butterfly of the Nymphalidae family. It is found from Colombia north through Central America to Mexico. Strays can be found up to the lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas in the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Mexican Bluewing is Myscelia ethusa.
- Mexican Bluewing belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Mexican Bluewing belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Mexican Bluewing belongs to the class Insecta.
- Mexican Bluewing belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
- Mexican Bluewing belongs to the family Nymphalidae.
- Mexican Bluewing belongs to the genus Myscelia.