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Rainforest Brown

Resident, common throughout southern and eastern parts of South Africa. Flies most of the year.

Family Name:
Cassionympha cassius
Common Name:
Rainforest Brown
Identification:
Wingspan 34-38 mm. Male and female similar.
Behaviour:
Flies throughout the day. Flutters around dense bushes or forest fringes.
Larval foodplants:
Juncus capensis