Eronia leda (Boisduval, 1847) is a animal in the Pieridae family, order Lepidoptera, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Eronia leda (Boisduval, 1847)

Eronia leda (Boisduval, 1847)

Eronia leda is a widespread African pierid butterfly whose larvae feed on Capparis tomentosa.

Family
Genus
Eronia
Order
Lepidoptera
Class
Insecta

About Eronia leda (Boisduval, 1847)

Eronia leda (Boisduval, 1847), also known under the synonym Afrodryas leda, is commonly called the autumn leaf vagrant or orange-and-lemon. This butterfly belongs to the Pieridae family. It can be found across the entire African continent. For males of the species, the wingspan measures 50 to 55 millimeters, while female wingspan ranges from 48 to 56 millimeters. In warmer regions, adult butterflies are active throughout the year, with population peaks occurring in late summer and autumn. The species' larvae feed on Capparis tomentosa.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Arthropoda Insecta Lepidoptera Pieridae Eronia

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

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