Pied Piper
Eurytela hiarbas
Points
10
per confirmed sighting
Pied Piper.
Eurytela hiarbas
Category
butterflies moths
Family
Nymphalidae
Size
Southern African and regional profile material places wingspan around 45–55 mm; a documented South African female is 52 mm.
Points
10 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding pied piper in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
Disturbed habitats in drier forest and the forest–savanna ecotone, including woodland and edge habitats.
Diet
Larvae feed on Euphorbiaceae, including Tragia and Dalechampia; Ricinus communis is also recorded as a host. Adults feed from plant-derived carbohydrate sources.
Behaviour
When to look
Adults fly throughout the year where conditions remain suitable, with abundance varying seasonally.
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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