A brachypterous butterfly?

Proc Biol Sci. 2003 Aug 7;270 Suppl 1(Suppl 1):S21-4. doi: 10.1098/rsbl.2003.0015.

Abstract

Butterflies of the genus Redonda Adams & Bernard (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae: Satyrinae) are endemic to the Andes of Venezuela. They comprise a monophyletic group of five allopatric taxa, females of which show various degrees of wing reduction and ability to fly. The female of Redonda bordoni Viloria & Pyrcz sp. nov. appears to be brachypterous and incapable of sustained flight, a phenomenon previously unknown within the Rhopalocera.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Butterflies / anatomy & histology
  • Butterflies / classification*
  • Female
  • Male
  • Venezuela
  • Wings, Animal / anatomy & histology