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Common White Glider (female)

Cymothoe caenis

Photo by pamsai
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Field Notes

Description:

Cymothoe caenis, the Common Glider, is a species of butterfly of the Nymphalidae family. The habitat consists of forests and heavy woodland. It is a migratory species.

Habitat:

Afrotropical ecozone. This species is found mainly in secondary forest and disturbed areas of primary forest.

Reference Links:

Cymothoe caenis, Butterflies of Africa - Cymothoe caenis

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