Aulocera
Introduction '''''Aulocera''''' is a genus in the subfamily Satyrinae (or brown butterflies) of the brush-footed butterfly family, Nymphalidae. Commonly referred to as '''banded satyrs''', species of the genus ''Aulocera'' are endemic to the Himalayas and associated mountain ranges.
Taxonomy ''Aulocera'' is considered to be a valid genus by some authorities and a junior subjective synonym of the basal genus ''Satyrus'' by others.
List of species * ''Aulocera sybillina'' Oberthür, 1890* ''Aulocera brahminus'' (Blanchard, 1853)* ''Aulocera brahminoides'' (Moore, 1901)* ''Aulocera magica'' Oberthür, 1886* ''Aulocera merlina'' Oberthür, 1890* ''Aulocera padma'' (Kollar, 1844)* ''Aulocera loha'' (Doherty, 1886) SE.Tibet, NW.Yunnan, Bhutan* ''Aulocera swaha'' (Kollar, 1844)* ''Aulocera saraswati'' (Kollar, 1844)
General description Banded satyrs are large powerfully built Himalayan butterflies which are dark brown above. They are characterised by a white band across both wings. The wings have chequered fringes. A dark apical spot or ocellus is present on the forewing. The under hindwing is dark. The under hindwing is beautifully variegated with brown, white and grey.Males have an obscure brand on the forewing.
Habits Banded satyrs inhabit the Himalayas from moderate to considerable high altitudes. Fond of open country, they can found elsewhere especially on rocks and paths. Banded satyrs are very fond of sunshine.
See also *Satyrinae*Nymphalidae*List of butterflies of India (Satyrinae)
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External links * Images representing ''Aulocera'' at Bold