Neptis sappho

(Neptis sappho)

Description

Neptis sappho, the Pallas' sailer or common glider, is a nymphalid butterfly found in Central Europe, Russia, India and other parts of temperate Asia and Japan. The wingspan is 40–46 mm. The larvae feed on Lathyrus vernus, Lathyrus niger and Robinia pseudoacacia.

Taxonomic tree:

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