Page 1 of 1
Unknown butterfly from Egypt
Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2009 2:21 pm
by Jacqueline Burrell
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.
Re: Unknown butterfly from Egypt
Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2009 2:53 pm
by m_galathea
I think it is Junonia hierta.
Lovely photo there
Alexander
Re: Unknown butterfly from Egypt
Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2009 3:45 pm
by Jacqueline Burrell
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
Re: Unknown butterfly from Egypt
Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2009 6:06 pm
by Denise
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
Re: Unknown butterfly from Egypt
Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2009 9:10 am
by Jacqueline Burrell
Thanks Denise. Now the search begins for a female
