Pearl Charaxes

Also known as a Pearl Emperor. This is a male Charaxes varanes varanes which is indigenous to the Western Cape area of South Africa

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

Wow! This one just breathes fire, what an incredible butterfly! Posted 11 years ago
1. Claire Hamilton
  
  Lion
  
  Stunner isn't it! Never seen it before so was quite surprised! Posted 11 years ago

WildFlower

Lion

Great colours, it looks like a flame!
A species page exists in wikipedia and the subspecies are listed. There is no point in creating another ID for one of the subspecies. Posted 11 years ago
1. Claire Hamilton
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks Wildflower, I wasn't sure if we could do that...now I know!! Thanks again
  Posted 11 years ago

Jivko Nakev

Lion

Wow, amazing butterfly! It should be called Flame Emperor. Incredible! Posted 11 years ago

travismorhardt

Lion

A truly great shot, Claire! This is a very stunning butterfly and you captured it very well. Posted 11 years ago
1. Claire Hamilton
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks Travis! Posted 11 years ago

Frankhuizen Photography

Lion

Lovely Claire! Posted 11 years ago

The Pearl Emperor

The Karkloof Emperor or Pearl Emperor is a butterfly of the family Nymphalidae, found in Africa from Saudi Arabia to South Africa. The wingspan is 65–70 mm in males and 70–90 mm in females. Flight period is year-round.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies

Species identified by remphase