Kromme-Geelhout-Database
Species details
Genus
Genus : Bicyclus
Family: Nymphalidae (Insecta/Lepidoptera)
Taxon : Land invertebrate
Group : Animal
SPECIES
safitzaNOTES
A common forest butterfly which is slow flying and often settles on the ground along paths and open glades. The wing edges are scalloped. The larvae feed on grasses such as Ehrharta.
AUTHORITY
(Westwood, 1850)Sub Author
Conservation
CommonHabit
Not ApplicableLand Invertebrate
Insect (6 legs)Colour
- Notes: Has two eyespots on the front wings surrounded by a yellow ring. The hind wings have a row of eyespots on the underside.
- Colour: Brown
Common Name
- Common bush brown
- Butterfly
Habitat
- NOTES: Common in the bush
- HABITAT NAME: Bush
Uses
- None known
- None
Months
- All year
Synonyms for Species
- Mycalesis safitza
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