Neptis saclava

Neptis saclava
Spotted Sailer
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Nymphalidae
Tribe: Neptini
Genus: Neptis
Species: N. saclava
Binomial name
Neptis saclava
Boisduval, 1833

The Spotted Sailer (Neptis saclava) is a butterfly of the Nymphalidae family. It is found in southern Africa.

Wingspan is 40–45 mm in males and 45–48 mm in females. Adults are on the wing year-round with peak from December to May.[1]

The larvae feed on Acalypha glabrata, Combretum bracteosum, Ricinus communis, Australina, and Pilea.[1][2]

Subspecies

Recognised subspecies:[2]

  • N. s. marpessa Hopffer, 1855 – Small Spotted Sailer
  • N. s. saclava

References

  1. ^ a b Woodhall, Steve. Field Guide to Butterflies of South Africa, Cape Town:Struik Publishers, 2005.
  2. ^ a b Neptis, funet.fi


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