Talk:Parthenos sylvia

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Reason for common name
The common name "Clipper" might, I'd guess, stem from the resemblance of the white forewing markings to the sails of a clipper ship, but it would be nice to find a RS confirmation (or an alternative explanation). I notice that it was named scientifically by the Dutch etymologist Pieter Cramer: does anyone have access to text by him (or by anyone else) that explains the name? {The poster formerly known as 87.81.230.195} 90.200.41.197 (talk) 15:29, 13 July 2020 (UTC)
 * Cramer is the binomial authority. Added a reference to his original desc. in Dutch. Most of the trivial / vernacular names were invented by the Aurelians and collectors in England. Shyamal (talk) 03:33, 14 July 2020 (UTC)