Neptis laeta explained

Neptis laeta, the common sailer or albizia sailer, is a butterfly of the family Nymphalidae. It is found in Sub-Saharan Africa. The habitat consists of forests and woodland.[1]

Its wingspan is 40–48 mm in males and 45–52 mm in females. Adults are on the wing year round with peak from December to May.[2]

The larvae feed on Dalbergia obovata, Dalbergia armata, Albizia adianthifolia, and Acalypha species.[2]

Notes and References

  1. http://atbutterflies.com/downloads/nymphalidae_limenitidini.doc Afrotropical Butterflies: Nymphalidae - Tribe Limenitidini
  2. Book: Woodhall, Steve . Field Guide to Butterflies of South Africa . 2005 . Cape Town, South Africa . Struik . 978-1-86872-724-7 .