Danaus petilia

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Lesser wanderer
Male Lesser Wanderer (8669443057).jpg
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Nymphalidae
Genus: Danaus
Species:
D. petilia
Binomial name
Danaus petilia
(Stoll, 1790)

Danaus petilia, the lesser wanderer, is a species of butterfly in the nymphalid Danainae subfamily. It is a migratory species which is found in Australia[1] and in tropical countries.[2] Previously considered a subspecies of Danaus chrysippus,[3] this species came about through allopatric speciation. The deep sea barrier called Lydekker's Line, located by the Molluccas and the Sahul Shelf, was what separated Danaus petilia from Danaus chrysippus cratippus.[3] Its caterpillars feed on native and introduced cotton bush species.[2]

References[]

  1. ^ Danaus petilia, Tree of Life Project
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b "Danaus petilia  : Lesser Wanderer - Atlas of Living Australia". Atlas of Living Australia. Retrieved 2016-03-17.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b Lushai, G., Zalucki, M. P., Smith, D. A. S., Goulson, D. & Daniels, G. (2005). "The lesser wanderer butterfly, Danaus petilia (Stoll 1790) stat. rev. (Lepidoptera: Danainae), reinstated as a species" (PDF). Australian Journal of Entomology. 44 (1): 6–14. doi:10.1111/j.1440-6055.2005.00423.x. ISSN 1326-6756.CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)

Further reading[]

  • Ackery, P. R. & Vane-Wright, R. I. (1984). Milkweed butterflies. London: British Museum (Natural History).

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