Meza larea

Meza larea
Meza larea figure 13
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Hesperiidae
Genus: Meza
Species: M. larea
Binomial name
Meza larea
(Neave, 1910)[1]
Synonyms
  • Parnara larea Neave, 1910
  • Chapra mathias ab. hias Strand, 1921

Meza larea is a butterfly in the Hesperiidae family. They are in subfamily Hesperiinae and the tribe Aeromachini. These beautiful butterflies were found in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Shaba), western Tanzania, Malawi and northern Zambia.[2]

The Meza larea have many predators including lizards, collectors and birds. These beautiful butterflies have a very long life compared to other butterflies. It is believed that the astounding colors of the Meza larea help camouflage them and help improve their chances of living longer. These particular butterflies are not symmetrical and have various coloring patterns that make them an astounding creature to come across.

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