Boisduval's Tree Nymph
Common NameBoisduval's Tree Nymph
Scientific NameNeptis boisduvalii
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyLimenitidinae
Wingspan (mm)50
Primary Colorsbrown, orange-brown, black
HabitatForests, forest edges, woodlands
Geographic RangeWest, Central, and East Africa
Host Plantsvarious trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round, peaking in rainy seasons
Flight Stylegliding
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis from egg to larva (caterpillar), pupa (chrysalis), and finally to the adult butterfly. Larvae feed on specific host plants before pupating.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its overall muted brown coloration with subtle orange-brown markings and small dark spots, and its characteristic gliding flight pattern.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with predominantly muted brown wings, featuring subtle orange-brown patches on both forewings and hindwings, each marked with a few small dark spots.
