Euxanthe wakefieldi explained

Euxanthe wakefieldi, the forest queen, is a butterfly of the family Nymphalidae. It is found in South Africa, from KwaZulu-Natal to Eswatini and the north-eastern Limpopo, north into eastern Africa. The wingspan is 65–72 mm for males and 80–90 mm for females. Adults are on wing year round, with a peak from March to June.[1] The larvae feed on Deinbollia species (including D. oblongifolia), Sapindus, Blighia, and Phialodiscus species. They are notable for their spectacular horns.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Woodhall, Steve . Field Guide to Butterflies of South Africa. 2005 . Cape Town, South Africa . Struik . 978-1-86872-724-7 . 116 .
  2. http://photocamel.com/gallery/data/1138/medium/Euxanthe_wakefieldi_4th_instar_larva_Jex_Estate_13_April_09.jpg 4th instar larva