Balintus
Balintus is a gossamer-winged butterfly genus of the tribe Eumaeini in the subfamily Theclinae. Its only known species, Balintus tityrus, is found in the Neotropical realm, where it is endemic to Colombia.[1]
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| Genus: | Balintus (but see text) d'Abrera, 2001 |
| Species: | B. tityrus |
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| Balintus tityrus | |
It is generally agreed that this butterfly represents a distinct lineage and is worthy of recognition at least as subgenus. However, there is some dispute about whether the name was validly established, or is a nomen nudum. The matter has been submitted to the ICZN for discussion.
References
- "Balintus D'Abrera, 2001" at Markku Savela's Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms
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