Euphaedra aureola
Euphaedra aureola, the long-banded Themis forester, is a butterfly in the family Nymphalidae. It is found in Nigeria, Cameroon and the Republic of the Congo. The habitat consists of wetter forests.
Description
ab. aureola Kirby (43 c, d) of themis is also near to janetta, but the red spot at the base of the under surface is not violet-red but brick-red.
Biology
Adults are attracted to fallen fruit.
The larvae feed on Octolobus species.
Subspecies
- Euphaedra aureola aureola (Cameroon, Congo)
- Euphaedra aureola nitens Hecq, 1997 (southern Nigeria)
Similar species
Other members of themis species group q.v.