Bug FAQVine-leaf Vagrant
Eronia cleodora · Order: Lepidoptera · Family: Pieridae
Males have a wingspan of about 45 to 60 mm and females 50 to 62 mm. They occur throughout Africa. The caterpillars feed on the plant Capparis fascicularis. Adults can be seen all year in warm areas, with more numbers in spring and late summer.
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Size
Males measure 45 to 60 mm across the wings, while females are slightly larger at 50 to 62 mm.
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What it eats
The larvae eat the leaves of Capparis fascicularis.
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When you see it
Adults are active year-round in warmer regions, with peaks in spring and late summer.
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Where it comes from
This species is found across the African continent.
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Questions people ask
When are adult Vine-leaf Vagrants most common?
They are present all year in warm areas, but numbers rise in spring and again in late summer.
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How big are these butterflies?
Males have a wingspan of 45 to 60 mm and females 50 to 62 mm.
Source: Wikipedia
Same family (Pieridae)
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Sources
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eronia_cleodora
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