Argyrophenga

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iArgyrophenga
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Superfamily: Papilionoidea
Family: Nymphalidae
Subfamily: Satyrinae
Tribe: Satyrini
Subtribe: Hypocystina
Genus: Argyrophenga
Doubleday, 1845
Species

A. antipodum
A. harrisi
A. janitae

Argyrophenga, is a genus of butterflies that are endemic to New Zealand. It comprises of three species that are found in the Southern Alps of the South Island of New Zealand. The three species include:

  • Argyrophenga antipodum Doubleday, 1845
  • Argyrophenga harrisi Craw, 1978
  • Argyrophenga janitae Craw, 1978