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[[Image:Xenica.jpg|thumb|300px|Xenica, by Mooir]] | [[Image:Xenica.jpg|thumb|300px|Xenica, by Mooir]] | ||
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== Species Notes == | == Species Notes == | ||
A dragon breed which, according to [[John Granby]], prefers women captains like the [[Longwing]]. This was discovered shortly after the Longwing's preference was deduced by Queen Elizabeth I. | A dragon breed which, according to [[John Granby]], prefers women captains like the [[Longwing]]. This was discovered shortly after the Longwing's preference was deduced by Queen Elizabeth I. | ||
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There are several Australian butterflies with "Xenica" in their common names from the parent genera Geitoneura, Oreixenica, and Nesoxenica. The first named variety was the Ringed Xenica in 1805, with marbled orange/black wings marked with white-centered black eyespots. | There are several Australian butterflies with "Xenica" in their common names from the parent genera Geitoneura, Oreixenica, and Nesoxenica. The first named variety was the Ringed Xenica in 1805, with marbled orange/black wings marked with white-centered black eyespots. | ||
| − | In Temeraire's world, perhaps the Australian butterfly was named for a similar appearance to the British dragon | + | In Temeraire's world, perhaps the Australian butterfly was named for a similar appearance to the British dragon. |
[[Category:A-Z]] | [[Category:A-Z]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Breeds]] | [[Category:Dragon Breeds]] | ||
