Neptis trigonophora

(Neptis trigonophora)

Description

Neptis trigonophora, the barred sailer, is a butterfly of the family Nymphalidae. It is found in southern Africa. Wingspan is 45–50 mm in males and 48–55 mm in females. Adults are on the wing possibly year round with peak from March to April. The larvae feed on Paullinia pinnata.

Taxonomic tree:

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