False Wanderer
Pseudacraea eurytus
Points
10
per confirmed sighting
False Wanderer.
Pseudacraea eurytus
Category
butterflies moths
Family
Nymphalidae
Size
LepTraits 1.0 wingspan: approximately 6.0–7.5 cm.
Points
10 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding false wanderer in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
LepTraits 1.0 habitat-affinity coding: Closed canopy (+edge); Edge-associated (strong); No evidence for moisture association; Disturbance-associated (strong).
Diet
LepTraits 1.0 larval host-plant association: Sapotaceae. Adult diet is not inferred from host-plant data.
Behaviour
When to look
LepTraits 1.0 adult-flight months recorded: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Nov.
Where to see it
South AfricaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
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