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Forest Glade Nymph (male)
Aterica galene
0.41, 30.41
Field Notes
Description:
The Forest Glade Nymph (Aterica galene) is a butterfly of the Nymphalidae family.
The wingspan is 45–55 mm.
Both sexes are commonly seen basking, while feeding on rotting fruit on the forest floor. The males also mud-puddle, imbibing mineralised moisture from paths and trails, the seem to prefer places where dappled sunlight filters through to ground level.
The butterflies have a rapid flight over short distances and usually fly close to the ground. They are easily disyurbed and take flight readily often returning after a minute or two to resume feeding.
Habitat:
Seen in wetlands on some bushes at the edge of Magombe Swamp
Notes:
Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary. Located outside Kibale Forest park in Magombe Swamp. The sanctuary was set up to preserve the exclusive environmental features along with the wetland.
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