Subspecies Melanitis phedima phedima (Cramer, 1782)
- Papilio phedima phedima Cramer, 1782.
Introduction
Wilson and Johnson (2021) recorded Melanitis phedima (Cramer, [1782]) from Australia for the first time, based on a series of 6 specimens (5 males, 1 female) collected from Christmas Island. The specimens were placed under the nominate subspecies Melanitis phedima phedima (Cramer, [1782]), which occurs in Java, Indonesia. The species ranges from India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, China and Japan, through the Malay Peninsula and the Philippines to Indonesia.
General References
Wilson, P.R. and Johnson, I.R. 2021. New butterfly (Lepidoptera) records, life histories and host plants for Christmas Island, Australia. Australian Entomologist 48(1): 39-56
History of changes
Note that this list may be incomplete for dates prior to September 2013.
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAPILIONOIDEA | 17-Feb-2022 | ADDED | Dr Michael Braby |