Salamis aethiops

Common Mother-of-Pearl or subspecies of Salamis parhassus

Basic Information

General information

Family: Nymphalidae
Sub Family: Nymphalinae
Estimated Lifespan 14 Days

Garden Specific Information

This butterfly has never been flown at Reiman Gardens.

Species Range:

  • Africa

Host plants:

  • Asystasia
  • Brillantaisia
  • Isoglossa
  • Justicia
  • Mimulopisi
  • Paulowilhelmia