Neptis goochii

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Small streaked sailer
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Figure 2 male
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N. goochii
Binomial name
Neptis goochii
Trimen, 1879
Synonyms
  • Neptis goochi

Neptis goochii, the small streaked sailer, is a butterfly of the family Nymphalidae. It is found in Sub-Saharan Africa. [1] The habitat consists of forests. [2]

Wingspan is 30–35 mm in males and 34–38 mm in females. Adults are on the wing year round with a peak from December to May. [1]

The larvae feed on Acalypha species, [1] as well as Alchornea cordifolia and Dalbergia species.

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Woodhall, Steve (2005). Field Guide to Butterflies of South Africa. Cape Town, South Africa: Struik. ISBN   978-1-86872-724-7.
  2. Afrotropical Butterflies: Nymphalidae - Tribe Limenitidini