Antanartia schaeneia (Trimen, 1879) is a animal in the Nymphalidae family, order Lepidoptera, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.
Antanartia schaeneia (Trimen, 1879)
Antanartia schaeneia, the long-tailed admiral, is a nymphalid butterfly found in eastern Africa.
Antanartia schaeneia, commonly known as the long tail admiral or long-tailed admiral, is a butterfly species belonging to the family Nymphalidae. This species is found in eastern Africa. Individuals of both sexes are attracted to fermented fruit, and males of the species engage in mud-puddling. The larvae of Antanartia schaeneia feed on Fleurya capensis, Boehmeria nivea, and species from the genera Australina, Boehmeria, Pouzolzia, and Urtica.
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Aglais milberti (Godart, 1819)
Cercyonis sthenele Boisduval, 1852
Mycalesis vulgaris Butler, 1868
Melanargia lachesis Hübner, 1790
Dione glycera (C.Felder & R.Felder, 1861)
Symbrenthia brabira Moore, 1872
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