Facula (butterfly)
| Facula | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Lycaenidae |
| Genus: | Facula Balletto, 1993 |
Facula is a genus of butterflies in the family Lycaenidae.[1] In Latin the name means "little torch",[2] in relation to the bright color worn by the Facula.
References
- ↑ "Butterflies and Moths of the World Generic Names and their Type-species". Natural History Museum. Retrieved 6 September 2012.
- ↑ "facula". universalium.academic.ru. Retrieved 6 September 2012.
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