Neptis dumetorum explained

Neptis dumetorum is a butterfly in the family Nymphalidae. It is found on Réunion in the Indian Ocean.[1]

Host plants

Known host plants of this butterfly are: Acalypha wilkesiana, Trochetia granulata, Sida carpinifolia (Malvaceae) and Acalypha integrifolia (Euphorbiaceae).[2]

Notes and References

  1. http://atbutterflies.com/downloads/nymphalidae_limenitidini.doc Afrotropical Butterflies: Nymphalidae - Tribe Limenitidini
  2. Martiré & Rochat, 2008, Les Papillons de la Réunion & leurs chenilles. page 156/157