About Amauris echeria (Stoll, 1790)
Amauris echeria (Stoll, 1790), commonly called the chief, is a butterfly species that belongs to the family Nymphalidae. This butterfly is found in southern Africa. Males of this species have a wingspan ranging from 55 mm to 65 mm, while females have a wingspan ranging from 63 mm to 70 mm. Adult Amauris echeria are in flight year round, with population peaks occurring in summer and autumn. The larvae of this species feed on multiple plant species across several genera: Tylophora anomala, Tylophora stolzii, Cynanchum chirindense, Gymnema (including Gymnema sylvestre), Marsdenia (including Marsdenia angolensis and Marsdenia racemosa), and Secamone (including Secamone africana and Secamone parviflora).
