Neptis laeta
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The Common Sailer is a butterfly
of the Nymphalidae
family. It is found in Subsaharan Africa.
Wingspan is 40–48 mm in males and 45–52 mm in females. Adults are on the wing year-round with peak from December to May.
The larvae feed on Dalbergia obovata
, Dalbergia armata, Albizia adianthifolia
, and Acalypha
species.
Butterfly
A butterfly is a mainly day-flying insect of the order Lepidoptera, which includes the butterflies and moths. Like other holometabolous insects, the butterfly's life cycle consists of four parts: egg, larva, pupa and adult. Most species are diurnal. Butterflies have large, often brightly coloured...
of the Nymphalidae
Nymphalidae
The Nymphalidae is a family of about 5,000 species of butterflies which are distributed throughout most of the world. These are usually medium sized to large butterflies. Most species have a reduced pair of forelegs and many hold their colourful wings flat when resting. They are also called...
family. It is found in Subsaharan Africa.
Wingspan is 40–48 mm in males and 45–52 mm in females. Adults are on the wing year-round with peak from December to May.
The larvae feed on Dalbergia obovata
Dalbergia obovata
The Climbing Flat Bean is a robust shrub or climber in the Fabaceae family, and is native to Southern Africa.-Distribution:...
, Dalbergia armata, Albizia adianthifolia
Albizia adianthifolia
Albizia adianthifolia is a tree in the Fabaceae family. It is commonly known as the Flat-crown. Its range extends from eastern South Africa to Tropical Africa.-Description:...
, and Acalypha
Acalypha
Acalypha is a plant genus of the family Euphorbiaceae. It is the sole genus of the subtribe Acalyphinae. With 450 to 500 species of herbs and shrubs, the genus is only behind Euphorbia, Croton and Phyllanthus in term of Malpighiales diversity...
species.