Kingdom Animalia Family Nymphalidae Species P. dendrophilus Phylum Arthropoda Order Butterflies and moths | Class Insecta Tribe Melanitini Scientific name Paralethe dendrophilus Rank Genus | |
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The bush beauty or forest pride (Paralethe dendrophilus) is a butterfly of the Nymphalidae family. It is found in South Africa.
The wingspan is 45–60 mm for males and 48–70 mm for females. Adults are on wing from late December to May. There is one generation per year.
The larvae feed on various Poaceae species, including Ehrharta erecta and Panicum deustrum.
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