Project Noah is a tool to explore and document wildlife and a platform to harness the power of citizen scientists everywhere.
Project Noah is a tool to explore and document wildlife and a platform to harness the power of citizen scientists everywhere.
Amauris niavus dominicanus
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. Adults are on wing year round (with peaks in late summer and autumn). Loves shade.
Coastal forest. Spotted in the Jozani National Park, Zanzibar.
Lat: -6.23, Long: 39.39
Spotted on Sep 18, 2010
Submitted on Apr 21, 2011
7 Comments
www.keaz33, the genus Morpho is only found in the Americas. This spotting is in Africa.
hhmm morpho
You're right Dan, I certainly can't make sense of this one. Except maybe that is also comes in a black and white morph? Another thing tor research ;-)
Glad to see you get an ID. I always wonder where they come up with these common names.
This guy now has an ID. Thank you guys at the Jozani National Park and Zanzibar Butterfly Centre.
Thanks Hemant. Sorry I don't... I plan set up a web page at some stage. Time, time... I do like your macro work!
beautiful work u got fliker account ?