Bebearia eliensis explained

Bebearia eliensis, the pinkish forester, is a butterfly in the family Nymphalidae. It is found in Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon, the Republic of the Congo, the Central African Republic and Democratic Republic of the Congo.^[1] The habitat consists of wetter forests.

Adults feed on fallen fruit.

Subspecies

• Bebearia eliensis eliensis (southern Cameroon, Gabon, Congo, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo: Cataractes and Equateur)
• Bebearia eliensis scrutata Hecq, 1989 (Nigeria, western Cameroon)
• Bebearia eliensis unita (Capronnier, 1889) (Democratic Republic of the Congo: central basin)

Notes and References

1. http://atbutterflies.com/downloads/nymphalidae_adoliadini.doc Afrotropical Butterflies: Nymphalidae - Tribe Adoliadini