Golden Piper
Common NameGolden Piper
Scientific NameEurytela dryope
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyNymphalinae
Wingspan (mm)50
Primary Colorsdark brown, orange
HabitatForest edges, riverine forests, woodlands, savannas
Geographic RangeSub-Saharan Africa
Host PlantsFicus sur, Ficus natalensis, Ficus exasperata
Flight PeriodYear-round (multivoltine)
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on the leaves of fig trees. Larvae are spiny and feed on the host plant, while pupae are typically suspended.
Identification TipsLook for the striking contrast between the dark brown and bright orange coloration, particularly the broad orange band on the hindwings, and the scalloped wing edges. The underside is often cryptic, resembling a dead leaf.
Description
This butterfly has dark brown forewings with a broad, bright orange band across the hindwings and extending into the forewings. The wing margins are distinctly scalloped.
