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The Friar

Amauris niavius

Photo by Tiz
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Butterfly of the Nymphalidae family. It is found in the forests of tropical Africa.

The wingspan is 80–85 mm for males and 78-82 for females.

Habitat:

Found in the flowering trees, close to a river.

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Thank you Riekos :)

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