Limenitidinae
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The Limenitidinae are a subfamily of butterflies that includes the admirals and relatives. The common names of many species and genera reference military ranks or – namely the Adoliadini – titles of n
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Limenitidini
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Limenitidini is a tribe of brush-footed butterflies of the subfamily Limenitidinae.
Limenitidinae
…reference to these butterflies' large size, bold patterns, and dashing flight. In particular, the light stripe running lengthwise across the wings of many Limenitidini has reminded earlier authors of military and naval officers' shoulder insignia. In flight, many of these butterflies have the habit of flapping their…
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