Bebearia eliensis
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Bebearia eliensis (Hewitson, 1866)[1]
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Bebearia eliensis, the Pinkish Forester, is a butterfly in the Nymphalidae family. It is found in Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon, the Republic of Congo, the Central African Republic and Democratic Republic of Congo.[2] The habitat consists of wetter forests.
Adults feed on fallen fruit.
Subspecies
- Bebearia eliensis eliensis (southern Cameroon, Gabon, Congo, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo: Cataractes and Equateur)
- Bebearia eliensis scrutata Hecq, 1989 (Nigeria, western Cameroon)
- Bebearia eliensis unita (Capronnier, 1889) (Democratic Republic of Congo: central basin)
References
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- ^ Bebearia, Site of Markku Savela
- ^ Afrotropical Butterflies: Nymphalidae - Tribe Adoliadini