Revision of the Subgenus Limbusa Moore, [1897] (Lepidoptera, Nymphalidae, Adoliadini) Part 1. Systematic arrangement and taxonomic list

Abstract

The subgenus Limbusa, which is assigned to the genus Euthalia (Lepidoptera, Nymphalidae), is revised in three groups, 59 species and 78 subspecies up to now. In this part, the systematic arrangement and the group division are briefly discussed. One hundred and eighteen taxa (including one manuscript name) which have been described are listed with figures. Lectotypes are designated for Adolias thibetana Poujade and Euthalia aristides Oberthür.