Neptis laeta

Common sailer
	Neptis laeta
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Lepidoptera
Family:	Nymphalidae
Genus:	Neptis
Species:	N. laeta
Binomial name
	Neptis laeta; Overlaet, 1955
Synonyms
	Neptis robertiEltringham, 1929;

Last updated August 24, 2025

Neptis laeta, the common sailer or albizia sailer, is a butterfly of the family Nymphalidae. It is found in Sub-Saharan Africa. The habitat consists of forests and woodland.^[1]

Its wingspan is 40–48 mm in males and 45–52 mm in females. Adults are on the wing year round with peak from December to May.^[2]

The larvae feed on Dalbergia obovata , Dalbergia armata , Albizia adianthifolia , and Acalypha species.^[2]

Taxonomy

It is a member of the Neptis agatha species group.

References

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

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[ATBUT-1] Afrotropical Butterflies: Nymphalidae - Tribe Limenitidini

[Woodhall-2] 1 2 Woodhall, Steve (2005). Field Guide to Butterflies of South Africa. Cape Town, South Africa: Struik. ISBN 978-1-86872-724-7.

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