Cyaniris
Cyaniris is a genus of butterflies in the family Lycaenidae.
| Cyaniris | |
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| Cyaniris semiargus | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Lycaenidae |
| Subfamily: | Polyommatinae |
| Tribe: | Polyommatini |
| Genus: | Cyaniris Dalman, 1816 |
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Recent molecular studies have determined that Cyaniris is a different genus from Polyommatus, where it has been included for several years.
Species
Two species are recognized:[1]
- Cyaniris semiargus (Rottemburg, 1775)
- Cyaniris bellis (Freyer, 1845)
References
- Savela, Markku. "Cyaniris Dalman, 1816". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved August 4, 2019.
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