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Tarsocera cassus
The Spring Widow (Tarsocera cassus) is a butterfly of the Nymphalidae family. It is found in South Africa. The wingspan is 42-52 mm for males and 50-57 mm for females. Adults are on wing from September to December (with a peak in October or November). There is one generation per year. The larvae feed on various Poaceae (grass) species, including Lolium temulentum and Haparrhenia hirta.
Spotted on Sep 7, 2010
Submitted on Sep 28, 2012
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