Poritiinae (Algivorous Gossamer-winged Butterflies)

Details

Scientific Name
Poritiinae
Common Name
Algivorous Gossamer-winged Butterflies
Rank
Subfamily
Added
29 Oct 2025

Taxonomy

(following iNaturalist)
Animalia (Animals) [kingdom]
Arthropoda (Arthropods) [phylum]
Hexapoda (Hexapods) [subphylum]
Insecta (Insects) [class]
Pterygota (Winged and Once-winged Insects) [subclass]
Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths) [order]
Papilionoidea (Butterflies) [superfamily]
Lycaenidae (Gossamer-winged Butterflies) [family]
Aphnaeinae [subfamily]
Curetinae (Sunbeam Butterflies and Allies) [subfamily]
Miletinae (Harvesters) [subfamily]
Polyommatinae (Blues) [subfamily]
Poritiinae (Algivorous Gossamer-winged Butterflies) [subfamily]
Theclinae (Hairstreaks) [subfamily]

Observations

Simiskina phalia potina (Blue Brilliant)
Observed: 10 Nov 2012 13:22
Added: 30 Sep 2020 09:50
Location: Khum Pak Khlang, Cambodia
Lat: 11.598947, Lng: 103.119655
Poritia hewitsoni (Common Gem)
Observed: 9 Jan 2012 13:44
Added: 30 Sep 2020 09:46
Location: Khum Pak Khlang, Cambodia
Lat: 11.598947, Lng: 103.119655