- Eronia leda
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Autumn Vagrant Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Insecta Order: Lepidoptera Family: Pieridae Tribe: Colotini Genus: Eronia Species: Eronia leda Binomial name Eronia leda
(Boisduval, 1847)Synonyms - Dryas leda Boisduval, 1847
Autumn Leaf Vagrant or Orange and Lemon (Eronia leda) is a butterfly of the Pieridae family. It is found throughout Africa.[1]
The wingspan is 50–55 mm for males and 48–56 mm for females. Adults are on wing year-round in warmer areas with peaks in late summer and autumn.[2]
The larvae feed on Capparis tomentosa.[2]
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