Rainforest Brown Butterfly feeding on nectar of Lipia flower. Inhabits cool, moist forest, riverine bush and kloofs along the southern and eastern seaboard of South Africa, extending north into Swaziland, Mpumalanga and Limpopo Province

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Rainforest Brown Butterfly feeding on nectar of Lipia flower. Inhabits cool, moist forest, riverine bush and kloofs along the southern and eastern seaboard of South Africa, extending north into Swaziland, Mpumalanga and Limpopo Province

ASW-4556
Rainforest Brown Butterfly feeding on nectar of Lipia flower.
Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Cassionympha cassius
Inhabits cool, moist forest, riverine bush and kloofs along the southern and eastern seaboard of South Africa, extending north into Swaziland, Mpumalanga and Limpopo Province.
Alan J. S. Weaving
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Browns Butterflies Butterfly Drinking Drinking Nectar Eyes Lepidoptera Nectar Nymphalidae With Flowers Satyrinae

EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this snapshot captured by Alan Weaving, we are transported to the enchanting rainforests of South Africa. Here, amidst the cool and moist forest, a mesmerizing ASW-4556 butterfly delicately hovers over a vibrant Lipia flower. With its wings adorned in rich shades of brown, this magnificent creature belongs to the lepidoptera family and specifically falls under nymphalidae satyrinae. As if performing an intricate ballet routine, our little protagonist gracefully dips its long proboscis into the heart of the flower, indulging in nature's sweetest treat - nectar! Its keen eyes sparkle with delight as it savors each sip. This beautiful species can be found along Southern and Eastern seaboard regions of South Africa, extending northward into Swaziland, Mpumalanga, and Limpopo Province. Grahamstown serves as a picturesque backdrop for this extraordinary encounter between wildlife and flora. The harmonious coexistence between these creatures reminds us of nature's delicate balance that deserves our utmost admiration. Let this breathtaking image transport you to an African paradise where butterflies reign supreme. Join us on this visual journey through time and space as we celebrate the wonders of Mother Nature herself – one flutter at a time!

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