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Hemirrhagus papalotl Pérez-Miles & Locht, 2003

Mexico ♂♀
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Hemirrhagus papalotl
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Hemirrhagus papalotl
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Taxonomy and History

Scientific Name : Hemirrhagus papalotl
  • Described By: Pérez-Miles & Locht, 2003
  • Researcher Profile: Fernando Pérez-Miles, Arturo Locht
  • Genus: Hemirrhagus
  • Etymology: The specific epithet papalotl is taken from the Nahuatl language, meaning butterfly, in reference to the butterfly-like patch of urticating hairs.
  • Original Type Locality: Gruta de Aguacachil, Taxco, Guerrero, Mexico

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