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Argynnis ruslana

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Argyronome ruslana
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A. ruslana
Binomial name
Argynnis ruslana
Motschulsky, 1866
Synonyms
  • Argynnis ruslana

Argyronome ruslana is a butterfly of the Nymphalidae family. It is found in Eastern China, Amurland, Korea and Japan.

The larvae feed on Viola species.

Subspecies

There are two recognised subspecies:

  • Argyronome ruslana ruslana (Amur, Ussuri)
  • Argyronome ruslana lysippe (Japan)