Amauris ochlea

Novice

Basic Information

General information

Family: Nymphalidae
Sub Family: Danainae
Estimated Lifespan 14 Days

Garden Specific Information

Estimated Number In Flight: 0
Total Number of Pupae Received: 231
First Flown On: 03/03/03
Last Flown On: 11/01/19

Species Range:

Africa

Host plants:

Tylophora anomala
Cynachum abyssinicum
chirindense
medium
nigrum
vincetoxicum
Gymnema
Marsdenia
Secamone

Food Source

Adults of this species are nectar feeders.

Habitat

This species can be found in most forested habitats in its range.

Flights

This butterfly can be found in flight year-round. There may be higher populations in summer and fall.

Fun Facts

This butterfly is unpalatable to birds.