Antanartia borbonica

(Antanartia borbonica)

Description

Antanartia borbonica is a butterfly in the family Nymphalidae. It is found on Mauritius and La Réunion. Records for Madagascar are in error. Adults are on wing from September to May but it is commonest in February and March. The larvae feed on Pilea urticefolia.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Nymphalidae
Genus:Antanartia
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