Byblia ilithyia

The beautiful Spotted Joker is found in Africa and Asia. In South Africa they commonly occur in all our provinces with the exception of the Western Cape, inhabiting grasslands and dry, open savanna habitats. The larvae feed predominantly on plants from the genus Tragia, while adults gather on rotting fruit, faeces and mud. Adults have a wingspan measuring 4-6cm and are on the wing throughout the year.

Spotted Joker

Spotted Jokers congregating on rotting fallen fruit in Mpila

Spotted Jokers congregating on rotting fallen fruit in Mpila

Spotted Joker

Spotted Joker

Spotted Joker

Spotted Joker

Spotted Joker

Spotted Joker (photo by Joubert)

Spotted Joker

Spotted Joker

Spotted Joker

Spotted Joker

Spotted Joker Butterfly

Spotted Joker Butterfly

Spotted Joker