Nymphalidae Swainson, 1827 Family
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The taxonomic status of certain subfamilies in the Nymphalidae is questionable. The family is represented in all geographical regions with about 6,160 species (van Nieukerken E. J., Kaila L., Kitching I. J., Kristensen N. P. (...) Yakovlev R. V., Zolotuhin V. V. & Zwick A. 2011: 216).
Details
- Classification
- Family: Nymphalidae
- Vernacular names
- Aurelia's (NL), Brush-footed butterflies (EN), Edelfalter (DE)
- Species in Belgium
- 55
Direct lower taxa
Show Hide subfamily-group names (7)
| Seq. # | Name | Vernacular names |
|---|---|---|
| 470010 |
Limenitidinae Behr, 1864 |
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| 470020 |
Heliconiinae Swainson, 1822 |
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| 470030 |
Apaturinae Boisduval, 1840 |
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| 470040 |
Nymphalinae Swainson, 1827 |
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| 470050 |
Danainae Boisduval, 1833 |
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| 470060 |
Satyrinae Boisduval, 1833 |
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| 470070 |
Melitaeinae Newman, 1870 |
Species in Belgium
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