- Charaxes karkloof
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Karkloof Emperor Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Insecta Order: Lepidoptera Family: Nymphalidae Genus: Charaxes Species: C. karkloof Binomial name Charaxes karkloof
van Someren & Jackson, 1957The Karkloof Emperor (Charaxes karkloof) is a butterfly of the family Nymphalidae. It is found in southern Africa.[1]
The wingspan is 45–55 mm in males and 50–60 mm in females. Flight period is from October to June.[2]
Larvae feed on Ochna arborea, Ochna natalitia, and Ochna serrulata.[1][2]
Subpecies
Listed alphabetically.[1]
- C. k. capensis van Someren, 1966
- C. k. karkloof van Someren & Jackson, 1957
- C. k. trimeni Rydon, 1994
References
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