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Variable Eggfly

Hypolimnas anthedon

Description:

The Variable Eggfly or Variable Diadem (Hypolimnas anthedon) is a species of Hypolimnas butterfly found in southern Africa. There are four known subspecies. The wingspan of the Variable Eggfly is 75–80 for males and 74–90 for females. Its flight period is year-round, peaking in late summer.

Notes:

Mud-puddling in the cool evening after rain

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1 Comment

bayucca
bayucca 10 years ago

:-)!

dotun55
Spotted by
dotun55

Nigeria

Spotted on Apr 15, 2013
Submitted on Jul 25, 2013

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