Hamearis
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Hamearis is a genus of butterflies. Here it is considered part of subfamily Nemeobiinae, tribe
Zemerini, within the metalmark butterfly family (Riodinidae
). The Riodinidae were formerly included in the family Lycaenidae
as subfamily. Some authors have instead advocated its separation as type genus
of a subfamily of its own, Hamearinae.
This genus, described by Jacob Hübner
in 1819, has only one species:
Hamearis lucina
, (Linnaeus, 1758) (synonym: Papilio lucina, Linnaeus, 1758), common name: the Duke of Burgundy.
For many years, it was also known as the "Duke of Burgundy Fritillary", as the wings are marked in a chequered pattern strongly reminiscent of a fritillary butterfly (family Nymphalidae).
Tribe
A tribe, viewed historically or developmentally, consists of a social group existing before the development of, or outside of, states.Many anthropologists use the term tribal society to refer to societies organized largely on the basis of kinship, especially corporate descent groups .Some theorists...
Zemerini, within the metalmark butterfly family (Riodinidae
Riodinidae
The Riodinidae are a family of butterflies. The common name "metalmarks" refers to the small metallic-looking spots commonly found on their wings. There are approximately 1,000 species of metalmark butterflies in the world...
). The Riodinidae were formerly included in the family Lycaenidae
Lycaenidae
The Lycaenidae are the second-largest family of butterflies, with about 6000 species worldwide, whose members are also called gossamer-winged butterflies...
as subfamily. Some authors have instead advocated its separation as type genus
Type genus
In biological classification, a type genus is a representative genus, as with regard to a biological family. The term and concept is used much more often and much more formally in zoology than it is in botany, and the definition is dependent on the nomenclatural Code that applies:* In zoological...
of a subfamily of its own, Hamearinae.
This genus, described by Jacob Hübner
Jacob Hübner
Jacob Hübner was a German entomologist. He was the author of Sammlung Europäischer Schmetterlinge , a founding work of entomology.-Scientific career:...
in 1819, has only one species:
Hamearis lucina
Hamearis lucina
Hamearis lucina, known as the Duke of Burgundy, is a European butterfly in the family Riodinidae. For many years, it was known as the "Duke of Burgundy Fritillary", because of the adult's similar markings to "true" fritillaries of the family Nymphalidae.-Description:The male has a wingspan of , and...
, (Linnaeus, 1758) (synonym: Papilio lucina, Linnaeus, 1758), common name: the Duke of Burgundy.
For many years, it was also known as the "Duke of Burgundy Fritillary", as the wings are marked in a chequered pattern strongly reminiscent of a fritillary butterfly (family Nymphalidae).