False Chief
Common NameFalse Chief
Scientific NameAmauris echeria
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyDanainae
Wingspan (mm)60
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsblack, white, light blue
HabitatForests, forest edges, woodlands
Geographic RangeSouthern and Eastern Africa
Host PlantsTylophora spp., Cynanchum spp., Secamone spp.
Flight PeriodYear-round
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are typically striped and feed on toxic host plants, making them unpalatable to predators.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its dark wings with a prominent white patch on the hindwings and a distinct band of light blue spots on the forewings.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with dark brown to black wings, featuring a large white patch on the hindwings and a series of light blue spots on the forewings.
