Erycinidae

GPTKB entity

Statements (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:family
gptkbp:biodiversity over 1,000 species
gptkbp:breeding_season varies by region
gptkbp:categories part of the Riodinidae family
gptkbp:class gptkb:Insecta
gptkbp:color_variation seasonal changes
gptkbp:coloration camouflage and warning
gptkbp:common_name metalmark butterflies
gptkbp:conservation_efforts habitat protection
gptkbp:conservation_status varies by species
gptkbp:cultural_significance in some indigenous cultures
gptkbp:diet gptkb:nectar
nectar from flowers
gptkbp:distribution worldwide
gptkbp:ecological_role pollinators
gptkbp:first_described_by 1830s
gptkbp:flight_style erratic flight
gptkbp:geographic_distribution Americas, Africa, Asia
gptkbp:habitat tropical and subtropical regions
gptkbp:habitat_preference open areas and forests
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Erycinidae
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Animalia
gptkbp:larval_stage gptkb:Caterpillar
various plants
chemical defenses
leaves of host plants
gptkbp:life_cycle complete metamorphosis
gptkbp:lifespan few weeks to several months
gptkbp:migration some species migrate
gptkbp:mimicry some species exhibit mimicry
gptkbp:notable_species gptkb:Erycina_pusilla
gptkb:Mesene
gptkb:Mesene_amaryllis
gptkb:Riodina_correa
Riodina
Erycina
Nemeobiina
Nemeobius species
gptkbp:number_of_stages gptkb:butterflies
gptkbp:order gptkb:Glossata
gptkb:Lepidoptera
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Arthropoda
gptkbp:predators gptkb:birds
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Riodinidae
gptkbp:reproduction courtship displays
gptkbp:research_areas taxonomy and ecology
gptkbp:research_importance biodiversity indicators
indicators of environmental health
gptkbp:size small to medium-sized butterflies
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships with ants
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
pesticides and climate change
gptkbp:wing_configuration varies widely
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Morphinae
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5