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Rainforest Brown

Cassionympha cassius

Photo by Mari du Preez
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Field Notes

Description:

Wingspan: ♂ 34–38 mm ♀ 36–42 mm
The number of ocelli on both wings is very variable.

Habitat:

Common in cool, moist forests, coastal or riverine bush and kloofs.
Flight period: Year-round, mostly Sept–May.

Notes:

Alternate common name: Forest Brown
Afrikaans common name: Reënwoud-bosbruintjie

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Cassionympha cassius

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