Lepidoptera > Papilionoidea > Lycaenidae > Poritiinae > Simiskina
Simiskina phalena (Hewitson, 1874) – Broad-branded Brilliant
Subspecies in India:
(1) Simiskina phalena harterti (Doherty, 1889) – Himalayan Broad-branded Brilliant
The subspecies harterti is legally protected in India under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
The subspecies harterti is legally protected in India under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.- Photo Gallery
- Early stages
- Distribution
- Identification
- Status, Habitat and Habits
- Larval Host Plants
- References
Simiskina phalena harterti – Himalayan Broad-branded Brilliant
Early Stages:
Indian and global distribution:
records (based on images):
Larval Host Plants:
Identification:
Sexual, seasonal & individual variation:
Status, Habitat and Habits:
The subspecies harterti is legally protected in India under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
The subspecies harterti is legally protected in India under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.References:
Lepidoptera > Papilionoidea > Lycaenidae > Poritiinae > Simiskina
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Anonymous. 2021. Simiskina phalena (Hewitson, 1874) – Broad-branded Brilliant. Kunte, K., S. Sondhi, and P. Roy (Chief Editors). Butterflies of India, v. 3.17. Indian Foundation for Butterflies.
http://www.ifoundbutterflies.org/sp/2800/Simiskina-phalena
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