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Battling Glider

Cymothoe alcimeda

Photo by Neilen Joyce
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Field Notes

Description:

Wingspan male:40-50 mm Female: 45-55 mm.

Habitat:

Distribution: Coastal and moist Afromontane Forest. Nominate from W Cape to Knysna...
Forest edges, mountains.

Notes:

Flight period: Year-round, mainly summer from Oct, peak Nov and Feb-Apr.
Larval food: Kiggelaria africana

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