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Post by trehopr1 on Sept 1, 2021 14:03:19 GMT -8
Does anyone have any specimens of the Silver satyr (Argyrophorus argenteus) from the mountains of Argentina ?
If so, would someone kindly show us some images of their specimens.
I had a chance many years ago to acquire a singular specimen from an old collection but, it really wasn't in very good shape and I passed on it. I have desired it ever since but I don't believe it has been offered in years...
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Post by radusho on Sept 1, 2021 22:19:25 GMT -8
It is offered on a weekly basis on ebay from Chile. I have some also other taxa of the genus, but they are still in papers
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Post by trehopr1 on Sept 2, 2021 9:08:44 GMT -8
Thank you radusho for that information.
I will monitor any offerings...
I would point out however, that the genus is said to have
several species. Others I've seen pic's of have some
measure of silvery markings on the underside of the wings
along with browns.
But, none of them is quite like A. argenteus...
I believe argenteus is the largest of the genus
and easily possesses the greatest amount of silver
on its topside.
Though I'm un-certain if argenteus is actually found in
Chile; I have only read of its presence specifically in Argentina.
Possibly an endemic ?
Perhaps, our forum member Satyrinae can clarify if he reads this...
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Post by bobw on Sept 2, 2021 14:42:09 GMT -8
A couple of friends of mine travelled through Chile about 20 years ago and found argenteus in a couple of places, it was local but not uncommon. They said that in flight it was like somebody flashing a mirror in sunlight. Evidently, the upperside gets scratched very easily and it was very difficult to find perfect specimens.
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Post by trehopr1 on Sept 2, 2021 16:28:42 GMT -8
Thank you very much Bob for those insights into the species.
There is (it seems) much information unmentioned in books (like observations); which can be quite fascinating.
Happy to hear that although local; it is not uncommon and found in both Chile and Argentina.
Must really be something to see an Andean slope with a few of these "living mirrors" flitting about the low-lying flowers whilst trying not to be blown off the slope !
Thanks again
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Post by wollastoni on Sept 3, 2021 1:34:03 GMT -8
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Post by trehopr1 on Sept 3, 2021 10:28:09 GMT -8
Thank you very much indeed Olivier !
Much appreciated.
I will endeavor to get at least one or two decent ones of this species.
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