Euphaedra neophron

(Euphaedra neophron)

Description

Euphaedra neophron, or the gold banded forester, is a butterfly of the family Nymphalidae. It is found in eastern and southern Africa. The wingspan is 55–65 mm for males and 60–78 mm for females. Adults are on wing year round, with a peak from February to July. The larvae feed on Deinbollia oblongifolia and Blighia unijugata.

Taxonomic tree:

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