Mylothris agathina
The Common Dotted Border occurs in a range of habitats, from fynbos to woody grasslands, savanna and forest, with their larvae feeding on an equally diverse range of food plants. They’re also quite often found in parks and gardens throughout their range. Adults can be seen year-round, and have a wingspan of 5 – 7.5cm. They fly slow and high. Females lie clusters of 40 to 70 eggs.
In South Africa, the Common Dotted Border is commonly seen along the southern coast and adjacent interior from the Cape Peninsula to Kwazulu-Natal, and inland through Mpumalanga, Limpopo, North West, Gauteng and the Free State. They’re also widespread north of our borders, being found as far as Cameroon and Ethiopia.
Common Dotted Border
Common Dotted Border
Common Dotted Border
Common Dotted Border
Common Dotted Border
Common Dotted Border
Common Dotted Border
Common Dotted Border
Common Dotted Border
Common Dotted Border
Common Dotted Border
Common Dotted Border butterfly
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We have had these butterflies in great numbers in our Kleinbaai garden since Christmas. They look beautiful when sitting on the lavender plants!
Interesting you should note that, Bonnie. When we visited the Western Cape in December the abundance of these butterflies was very noticeable almost everywhere we went, especially around flowering pincushions!
The delicate colouration is beautiful enough, but the dotted border finishes it off to perfection!
I agree that they’re put together beautifully!
Pragtig!
Ek stem totaal-en-al met jou saam, Aletta!
🦋🦋
Their wings are such a nice shade of peachy orange. Pretty critters!
They really are, Siobhan!
Such a lovely, delicate little butterfly.
Just the way butterflies were meant to be, isn’t it Kathy?
These are delightful photographs of a very pretty butterfly. You have captured its colours beautifully.
Thank you very much, Anne.
Have you had an opportunity to put your butterfly guide to good use yet?
how delightful.
Indeed, Gavin!
Pretty butterfly! 🙂
I think so too, H.J!
Those dots really make this one something special.
janet
I agree, Janet!
So beautiful! Thanks for introducing me to this special creature — I’ve never heard of it, but now love it.
Isn’t she a beauty!?