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Common bush brown

Bicyclus safitza

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Description:

The Common Bush Brown or Common Savanna Bush Brown (Bicyclus safitza) is a butterfly of the Nymphalidae family. It is found in all of Africa, south of the Sahara.The wingspan is 40–45 mm for males and 43-48 for females. Adults are on wing year round.The larvae feed on various grasses, including Ehrharta erecta.

Species ID Suggestions

Dark-Brand Bushbrown

Mycalesis mineus polydecta

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AgnesAdiqueTalavera
I believe the Common Savanna Bush Brown (Bicyclus safitza) is African in distribution. I found these checklists of Sri Lankan butterflies which you may find useful: - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_butterflies_of_Sri_Lanka_(Nymphalidae) - http://biodiversityofsrilanka.blogspot.com/p/butterfly-diversity-of-sri-lanka.html - http://www.butterfliesandmoths.net/Butterfly_Checklist.html - http://www.jetwingeco.com/sites/default/files/files/Checklist_of_Butterflies_of_Sri_Lanka.pdf

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PublishedSeptember 15, 2013

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