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Butterflies of Zihuatanejo

SUPERFAMILY PAPILIONOIDEA

-Animals (Kingdom Animalia)

-Arthropods (Phylum Arthropoda)

-Hexapods (Subphylum Hexapoda)

-Insects (Class Insecta)

-Winged and Once-winged Insects (Subclass Pterygota)

-Butterflies and Moths (Order Lepidoptera)

-Butterflies (Superfamily Papilionoidea)

-Metalmark Butterflies (Family Riodinidae)

-True Metalmarks (Subfamily Riodininae)

-Tribe Emesidini

-Genus Emesis

-Great Emesis (Emesis furur)


Emesis furur, commonly known as the Great Emesis, is a medium-sized metalmark butterfly in the family Riodinidae. It is one of the larger and more noticeable members of the genus Emesis, known for its intricate, fine-lined wing patterns and subtle metallic sheen. The wings are typically orange to coppery-brown, crossed by numerous thin, dark lines and bands that create a delicate, almost engraved appearance.

Great Emesis

Emesis furur

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