Neptis pryeri Butler, 1871 is a animal in the Nymphalidae family, order Lepidoptera, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Neptis pryeri Butler, 1871

Neptis pryeri Butler, 1871

Neptis pryeri is a Nymphalidae butterfly found across East and North Asia, with larvae feeding on specific Spiraea plants.

Family
Genus
Neptis
Order
Lepidoptera
Class
Insecta

About Neptis pryeri Butler, 1871

Neptis pryeri, scientifically named Neptis pryeri Butler, 1871, is a butterfly species belonging to the Nymphalidae family. It can be found in China, North Asia, Korea, and Japan. Its forewings measure 21–30 mm in length. Adult butterflies are active and in flight from June through August each year. The caterpillar larvae of this species feed on two plant species: Spiraea morrisonicola and Spiraea japonica.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Arthropoda Insecta Lepidoptera Nymphalidae Neptis

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Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer

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