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Friar

Amauris niavius

Photo by pamsai
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Description:

Amauris niavius, known as 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.

I sometimes saw one of these butterflies mud-puddling.

Habitat:

Seen on bushes by the side of a dirt road running through the edge of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, SW Uganda.

Reference Links:

Amauris niavius, Butterflies of Africa - Amauris niavius

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