Lycaenidae Leach, 1815 Family
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The Lycaenidae include around 5,200 species most of which occur in the Tropics (van Nieukerken E. J., Kaila L., Kitching I. J., Kristensen N. P. (...) Yakovlev R. V., Zolotuhin V. V. & Zwick A. 2011: 216). The Lycaeninae have most representatives in the Holarctic region and the Polyommatinae are represented in all major biogeographical regions.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Lycaenidae
- Vernacular names
- Blauwtjes, kleine pages en vuurvlinders (NL), Gossamer-winged butterflies (EN)
- Species in Belgium
- 35
Direct lower taxa
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| Seq. # | Name | Vernacular names |
|---|---|---|
| 460010 |
Lycaeninae Leach, 1815 |
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| 460020 |
Theclinae Swainson, 1831 |
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| 460030 |
Polyommatinae Swainson, 1827 |
Species in Belgium
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