Unknown butterfly from Egypt

Jacqueline Burrell · Post by **Jacqueline Burrell** » Tue Jan 20, 2009 2:21 pm

The image was taken this afternoon in central Cairo. I saw the same species in the almost the identical spot last summer but I have seen it anywhere else in the country.

I would estimate the wing span to be a little over two inches.

m_galathea · Post by **m_galathea** » Tue Jan 20, 2009 2:53 pm

I think it is Junonia hierta.

Lovely photo there

Alexander

Jacqueline Burrell · Post by **Jacqueline Burrell** » Tue Jan 20, 2009 3:45 pm

Thanks Alexander, you've made my day! I have confirmed that Junonia hierta is found in Egypt but is rare here. I stalked it for at least half an hour before I got a good shot and it was over 90 degrees in the sun!

Best regards

Jacqueline

Denise · Post by **Denise** » Tue Jan 20, 2009 6:06 pm

Lovely shot Jacqueline.
I've looked and the common name is Yellow Pansy. I think it is a male as the females lack the blue patches.

Denise

Jacqueline Burrell · Post by **Jacqueline Burrell** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 9:10 am

Thanks Denise. Now the search begins for a female

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