Bug FAQDarker Commodore
Precis antilope · Order: Lepidoptera · Family: Nymphalidae
Males have a wingspan of about 40 to 55 mm and females 50 to 60 mm. They appear in the dry season, flying from December through March. The species is native to Sub-Saharan Africa and its larvae feed on Coleus and Plastostema plants.
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Size
Males measure 40 to 55 mm across the wings, while females are larger at 50 to 60 mm.
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Where it lives
Adults are seen during the dry season.
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What it eats
Larvae eat the leaves of Coleus and Plastostema species.
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When you see it
Flight period runs from December to March.
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Where it comes from
It is native to Sub-Saharan Africa.
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Questions people ask
When can I expect to see Darker Commodore butterflies?
They are on the wing from December through March.
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What plants do the larvae feed on?
The caterpillars eat Coleus and Plastostema species.
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How big are the adults?
Males have a wingspan of 40 to 55 mm and females 50 to 60 mm.
Source: Wikipedia
Same family (Nymphalidae)
Sources
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Precis_antilope
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