Belenois thysa

In South Africa the False Dotted Border occurs in and on the edges of coastal and riverine forest habitat in Kwazulu-Natal and the extreme eastern parts of the Eastern Cape. Adults fly slowly and settle often and are on the wing throughout the year. They have a wingspan of around 55mm. Larvae feed on plants from the genus Boscia, Capparis and Maerua.

False Dotted Border

False Dotted Border

False Dotted Border

False Dotted Border

False Dotted Border

False Dotted Border

False Dotted Border

False Dotted Border

False Dotted Border

False Dotted Border

False Dotted Border butterfly