Argyrophorus argenteus facts for kids
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Argyrophorus
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A. argenteus
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| Argyrophorus argenteus Blanchard, 1852
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Argyrophorus argenteus is a butterfly of the family Nymphalidae. It is found on the lower slopes of the Andes in Chile and Argentina.
The wingspan is about 40 mm.
The larvae feed on various grasses, including Stipa species.
Subspecies
- Argyrophorus argenteus argenteus
- Argyrophorus argenteus barrosi
- Argyrophorus argenteus elinoides
See also
In Spanish: Mariposa Plateada para niños
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