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Neptis saclava marpessa

Synonyms: Neptis marpessa; Neptis nemetes pasteuri; Neptis pasteuri; Neptis sheppardi

Wikipedia Abstract

The Spotted Sailer (Neptis saclava) is a butterfly of the Nymphalidae family. It is found in southern Africa. Wingspan is 40–45 mm in males and 45–48 mm in females. Adults are on the wing year-round with peak from December to May. The larvae feed on Acalypha glabrata, Combretum bracteosum, Ricinus communis, Australina, and Pilea.
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Species taxanomy provided by GBIF Secretariat (2022). GBIF Backbone Taxonomy. Checklist dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/39omei accessed via GBIF.org on 2023-06-13; License: CC BY 4.0