Naming
Recognised subspecies:⤷ ''N. s. saclava''
⤷ ''N. s. marpessa'' Hopffer, 1855 – Small Spotted Sailer
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Spotted Sailer
Neptis saclava
The Spotted Sailer is a butterfly of the Nymphalidae family. It is found in southern Africa.
Wingspan is 40–45 mm in males and 45–48 mm in females. Adults are on the wing year-round with peak from December to May.
The larvae feed on ''Acalypha glabrata'', ''Combretum bracteosum'', ''Ricinus communis'', ''Australina'', and ''Pilea''.
Wingspan is 40–45 mm in males and 45–48 mm in females. Adults are on the wing year-round with peak from December to May.
The larvae feed on ''Acalypha glabrata'', ''Combretum bracteosum'', ''Ricinus communis'', ''Australina'', and ''Pilea''.
