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2019-03-10 Gaudy Commodore (Precis octavia) 9571
According to "Butterflies of Africa" the genus Precis is closely allied to Junonia and includes several species that were formerly placed within that genus. The 2 genera differ however in genitalia structure and foodplant choice.
There are 20 currently recognised Precis species of which 14 are found exclusively on the African mainland. A further 2 are endemic to Madagascar. The remaining 3 are found in south-east Asia.
Precis octavia is seasonally dimorphic, i.e. it produces 2 different forms according to season. The above is the 'dry season' form.
2019-03-10 Gaudy Commodore (Precis octavia) 9571
According to "Butterflies of Africa" the genus Precis is closely allied to Junonia and includes several species that were formerly placed within that genus. The 2 genera differ however in genitalia structure and foodplant choice.
There are 20 currently recognised Precis species of which 14 are found exclusively on the African mainland. A further 2 are endemic to Madagascar. The remaining 3 are found in south-east Asia.
Precis octavia is seasonally dimorphic, i.e. it produces 2 different forms according to season. The above is the 'dry season' form.