Parantica melusine is a species of tiger butterfly that belongs to the family of brush-footed butterflies. The is species can be found on the Island of New Guinea.
Description This species resembles the Kirby's tiger (Parantica kirbyi) with similar markings on their bodies. The upperside of this species wings are black with white hyaline spots.
Sexual dimorphism This species exhibits sexual dimorphism. Females of this species are similar to males but their wings are more rounded. Females also possess a double row of submarginal spots on the underside of the anterior wings.
Taxonomy This species contains several subspecies. They are listed below:
Parantica melusine commixta Parantica melusine cythion Parantica melusine grosesmithi Parantica melusine meeki Parantica melusine oetakwensis Parantica melusine siris
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