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Rusty-tipped Page

Siproeta epaphus

Taxonomy

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

About

Siproeta epaphus, the rusty-tipped page or brown siproeta, is a New World butterfly that lives all year in tropical habitats. It has large wings, averaging 7.0–7.5 cm (2.8–3.0 in), that are black in the inner portion of the top surface and brown throughout the underside. Both surfaces have a bold white transverse stripe continuing across both wings. The outer portion of the forewings, beyond the white stripe, is rusty orange in the widespread subspecies S. epaphus epaphus; it...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Rusty-tipped Page?
The scientific name of Rusty-tipped Page is Siproeta epaphus.
What kingdom does Rusty-tipped Page belong to?
Rusty-tipped Page belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Rusty-tipped Page belong to?
Rusty-tipped Page belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Rusty-tipped Page belong to?
Rusty-tipped Page belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Rusty-tipped Page belong to?
Rusty-tipped Page belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
What family does Rusty-tipped Page belong to?
Rusty-tipped Page belongs to the family Nymphalidae.
What genus does Rusty-tipped Page belong to?
Rusty-tipped Page belongs to the genus Siproeta.