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Common/Eastern Dotted Border - Mylothris agathina  Butterfly,Eastern dotted border,Geotagged,Mozambique,Mylothris agathina,Ponta do Ouro,Summer Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

''Mylothris agathina'', the eastern dotted border or common dotted border, is a butterfly of the family Pieridae, which is native to sub-Saharan Africa, particularly East and southern Africa. In South Africa its range has spread westwards around the coast in the late 20th century, and it now occurs north of Cape Town to somewhat beyond Saldanha.

The wingspan is 50–60 millimetres for males and 52–65 mm for females. The slow-flying adults are on wing year-round, with peaks in October.. more

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Albert Kang
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By Albert Kang

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Uploaded Sep 25, 2016. Captured Mar 18, 2014 18:43 in Lighthouse Rd, Ponta do Ouro, Mozambique.
  • DSC-RX100
  • f/11.0
  • 1/100s
  • ISO100
  • 10.4mm