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Aulocera is a genus in the subfamily Satyrinae (or brown butterflies) of the brush-footed butterfly family, Nymphalidae. Commonly referred to as banded satyrs, species of the genus Aulocera are endemic to the Himalayas and associated mountain ranges.[1]

Taxonomy

Aulocera is considered to be a valid genus by some authorities[1] and a junior subjective synonym of the basal genus Satyrus by others.[2]

List of species

General description

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Banded satyrs are large powerfully built Himalayan butterflies which are dark brown above. They are characterised by a white band across both wings. The wings have chequered fringes. A dark apical spot or ocellus is present on the forewing. The under hindwing is dark. The under hindwing is beautifully variegated with brown, white and grey.[3]

Males have an obscure brand on the forewing.[3]

Habits

Banded satyrs inhabit the Himalayas from moderate to considerable high altitudes. Fond of open country, they can found elsewhere especially on rocks and paths. Banded satyrs are very fond of sunshine.[3]

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See also

References

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External links

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  1. 1,0 1,1 Markku Savela's website on Lepidoptera "Aulocera Butler, 1867" at Markku Savela's Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms
  2. Шаблон:LepIndex. Accessed 27 April 2017.
  3. 3,0 3,1 3,2 Шаблон:Cite book