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Liphyra

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Liphyra is a butterfly genus in the family Lycaenidae. It was first described by John O. Westwood in 1864.[1] The larvae are predatory and feed on ant larvae. They are among the largest species of lycaenid butterflies. There are several species in the genus which are found in Asia and Australia. In the genus Liphyra, the antenna tapers gradually.

Species

References

  1. ^ Savela, Markku. "Liphyra Westwood, 1864". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved August 25, 2018.

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Liphyra: Brief Summary

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Liphyra is a butterfly genus in the family Lycaenidae. It was first described by John O. Westwood in 1864. The larvae are predatory and feed on ant larvae. They are among the largest species of lycaenid butterflies. There are several species in the genus which are found in Asia and Australia. In the genus Liphyra, the antenna tapers gradually.

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