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The Friar

Amauris niavus dominicanus

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Field Notes

Description:

The Friar is a 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. Adults are on wing year round (with peaks in late summer and autumn). Loves shade.

Habitat:

Coastal forest. Spotted in the Jozani National Park, Zanzibar.

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Amauris niavius

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (7)
DanielePralong
www.keaz33, the genus Morpho is only found in the Americas. This spotting is in Africa.
DanielePralong
You're right Dan, I certainly can't make sense of this one. Except maybe that is also comes in a black and white morph? Another thing tor research ;-)
Dan Doucette
Glad to see you get an ID. I always wonder where they come up with these common names.
DanielePralong
This guy now has an ID. Thank you guys at the Jozani National Park and Zanzibar Butterfly Centre.
DanielePralong
Thanks Hemant. Sorry I don't... I plan set up a web page at some stage. Time, time... I do like your macro work!

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PublishedApril 21, 2011

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