Salamis augustina explained
Salamis augustina is a butterfly in the family Nymphalidae. It is found on Mauritius and Réunion.[1]
Adults closely resemble Euploea euphon, of which it may be a mimic. They are on wing from April to May. Subspecies vinsoni is on wing from April to September.
Subspecies
- Salamis augustina augustina — La Reunion
- Salamis augustina vinsoni Le Cerf, 1922 — Mauritius
Notes and References
- http://atbutterflies.com/downloads/nymphalidae_junoniini.doc Afrotropical Butterflies: Nymphalidae - Tribe Junoniini