About Ypthima asterope Klug, 1832
Ypthima asterope, commonly known as the African ringlet or common three-ring, is a species of butterfly that belongs to the Satyrinae subfamily. This species is found in most dry regions of Africa and Asia. Males of Ypthima asterope have a wingspan ranging from 30 to 34 mm, while females have a wingspan ranging from 32 to 38 mm. Adult Ypthima asterope are active year-round, with activity peaks occurring in summer and autumn in southern Africa. The species produces one generation per year. The larvae of Ypthima asterope feed on grasses from the Poaceae family. Larvae have been successfully reared on Ehrharta erecta.
