Type genus of the Nymphalidae mourning cloak butterflies

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Nymphalis \Nymphalis\ prop. n. The type genus of the Nymphalidae , including the mourning cloak butterfly ( Nymphalis antiopa ). Syn: genus Nymphalis .

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Nymphalis , commonly known as Tortoiseshells ,or Anglewing butterflies is a genus of brush-footed butterflies . The genera Aglais , Inachis , Polygonia , and Kaniska , were sometimes included as subgenera of Nymphalis but they are by some people considered ...