Higher classification Cymothoe | Scientific name Cymothoe sangaris Rank Species | |
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Similar Cymothoe, butterfly, Butterflies and moths, Insect, Nymphalidae | ||
Cymothoe sangaris
The Blood-red glider (Cymothoe sangaris) is a species of butterfly of the Nymphalidae family. It is found in Central Africa.
Some authors believe the species should be split into separate species. They base this on morphological characteristics (mainly in the females) and DNA-research. The new species would be specialised in one food plant.
Currently, the following subspecies are recognised:
The larvae feed on Rinorea species.
References
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