Elfin butterflies of the genus Rhamma Johnson (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae: Theclinae): A review of the Colombian species Author Prieto, Carlos Author Vargas, Maria A. text Zootaxa 2016 4093 3 323 342 journal article 10.11646/zootaxa.4093.3.2 9f88e467-a052-4233-af95-05206184d3d4 1175-5326 266589 F03731C8-DE0E-4CCA-9E11-A2DF5994C9A9 Rhamma adunca (Draudt, 1919) ( Figures 3, 4, 5, 6 , 31 , 43 , 52 , 63 ) Thecla adunca Draudt, 1919: 759 , pl. 153g . Rhamma adunca (Draudt, 1919) : Johnson 1992: 154; Robbins 2004. Rhamma creara Johnson, 1992: 145 , figs. 62, 157; Robbins 2004. Type material. Holotype female, Colombia , Monte Tolima, 3200 m , Colom. Centr. Cord. Coll Fassl. Taxonomic history and remarks. This species was described in the genus Thecla by Draudt (1919) based on a female specimen from the central cordillera (Monte Tolima) in Colombia . Subsequently, Johnson (1992) transferred it to Rhamma . Distribution and variability. This species is distributed widely in Colombia ; specimens have been collected from Nariño in southern Colombia to the northern tip of the central cordillera in Antioquia (Belmira). Specimens from Belmira (Antioquia) have a shorter anal lobe than individuals from central Colombia . Variation in size and wing color is slight. Diagnosis. This species is distinguishable from other Rhamma species by having a conspicuous lighter white band crossing the medial area of the ventral hindwing from the costa to vein CuA2 and by its elongate anal lobes. Although other species in the genus may have lighter areas on the ventral hindwing, these are not as clear and sharp as in R. adunca . Material examined ( 33♂ , 5♀). NARIÑO: 4 ♂ , CP: Pasto, Alto de Daza, 3000 m , 20/12/2009 , C. Prieto. CAUCA: 5 ♂ , 1 ♀, CP: PNN Munchique, 2800–3100 m , C. Prieto; 3 ♂ , CP: PNN Puracé, Pilimbalá, 3200 m , 20/07/ 2012 , C. Prieto. VALLE: 3 ♂ , 3 ♀, CP: PNN Farallones, Alto del Buey, 3360m , 01/01/2011 , C. Prieto; 5 ♂ , CP: Tenerífe, Páramo Los Domínguez, 2800 m , 07/07/2013 , C. Prieto. QUINDIO: 5 ♂ , CP: Calarcá, La línea, 3100m , 09/06/2009 , C. Prieto. ANTIOQUIA: 8 ♂ , CP: Belmira, Páramo de Belmira, 3100m , 05/01/2011 , 01/08/2015 , C. Prieto. 1 ♀, CP: Belmira, Páramo de Belmira, 3200 m , 01/08/2015 , C. Prieto.