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Praetaxila segecia

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Harlequin metalmark
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P. segecia
Binomial name
Praetaxila segecia
(Hewitson, 1861)
Synonyms
  • Sospita segecia

Praetaxilia segecia, commonly known as the harlequin metalmark or Australian metalmark, is the only butterfly of the metalmark family, Riodinidae, found in Australia, where it is restricted to northern Queensland.[1] It is also found in New Guinea[1] and on nearby smaller islands such as Aru.

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  1. ^ a b Samson, P. R. (23 March 2010). Praetaxila segecia (Hewitson, 1864)