Salamis augustina

(Salamis augustina)

Description

Salamis augustina is a butterfly in the family Nymphalidae. It is found on Mauritius and Réunion. Adults closely resemble Euploea euphon, of which it may be a mimic. They are on wing from April to May. Subspecies vinsoni is on wing from April to September.

Taxonomic tree:

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