Protogoniomorpha


Protogoniomorpha is a genus of nymphalid butterflies found in the Afrotropical realm, commonly known as mother-of-pearls.

Taxonomy

Protogoniomorpha was viewed as part of Salamis by Ackery et al.. Based on phylogenetic research, the group was reinstated as distinct genus, with some members possibly needing further reassignment.

Species

Protogoniomorpha anacardii — clouded mother-of-pearlProtogoniomorpha cytora — western blue beautyProtogoniomorpha duprei Vinson, 1863 — Madagascan mother-of-pearl Protogoniomorpha parhassus — common mother-of-pearl or forest mother-of-pearlProtogoniomorpha temora Felder, 1867 — blue mother-of-pearl