Afrodryas leda
Butterfly of the family Pieridae
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Afrodryas leda, the autumn leaf vagrant or orange-and-lemon, is a butterfly of the family Pieridae. It is found throughout Africa.[1]
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| Genus: | Stoneham, 1957 |
| Species: | A. leda |
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The wingspan is 50–55 mm for males and 48–56 mm for females. Adults are on wing year-round in warmer areas with peaks in late summer and autumn.[2]
The larvae feed on Capparis tomentosa.[2]
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