Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta Family Nymphalidae Scientific name Berberia abdelkader | Phylum Arthropoda Order Lepidoptera Genus Berberia Rank Species | |
Similar Hipparchia hansii, Pseudochazara atlantis, Thymelicus hamza, Tomares mauretanicus, Chazara prieuri | ||
Berberia abdelkader (Pierret, 1837) is a species of butterfly in the Nymphalidae family. It is endemic to the North African region, mainly Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia. It flies in the vast steppes and the males are easily seen flying in search of a shy female. Usually, females are fertilised as soon as they hatch.
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Subspecies
There are 3 subspecies of Berberia abdelkader:
Flight Period
June to October, depending on altitude and locality.
Food plants
Larvae have been recorded on Stipa tenacissima.
References
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