Monday, October 21, 2013

Layman (Amauris albimaculata)

Family Nymphalidae Danainae

Large butterflies 5-6cm wingspan.
 Found in the eastern regions and as far south as the Eastern Cape.
 Habitat: forest edges, parks and gardens.


Info: Field Guide to Butterflies of South Africa (Steve Woodhall)
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3 comments:

  1. DianeOctober 21, 2013 at 3:37 AM

    Interesting looking butterfly, not one I recognise, Have a good week. Diane

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  2. GaelynOctober 21, 2013 at 2:42 PM

    Gorgeous shots, as always.

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  3. BeckyOctober 23, 2013 at 6:49 AM

    Beautiful!! I miss the butterflies around here. So few again this summer. I only saw 2 Monarchs and we had a bounty of great Milkweed this year.

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