Bug FAQAfrican Joker
Byblia anvatara · Order: Lepidoptera · Family: Nymphalidae
The African Joker is a butterfly in the Nymphalidae family found across Sub-Saharan Africa. Adults have a wingspan of about 38 to 45 mm and can be seen flying all year round. Its caterpillars feed on the plants Tragia glabrata and Dalechampia capensis.
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How to recognize it
It belongs to the butterfly family Nymphalidae.
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Size
Males have a wingspan of roughly 38 to 43 mm, while females are slightly larger at 40 to 45 mm.
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Where it lives
It lives in Sub-Saharan Africa.
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Life cycle
Adults are on the wing throughout the entire year.
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When you see it
Its flight period is year-round.
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Where it comes from
Its natural range is Sub-Saharan Africa.
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Questions people ask
When can I see African Joker butterflies?
You can spot adult African Jokers any time of the year because they fly year-round.
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What do the caterpillars of the African Joker eat?
The caterpillars feed on the plants Tragia glabrata and Dalechampia capensis.
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Same family (Nymphalidae)
Sources
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Byblia_anvatara
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