Marigold butterflyCharaxes jasius

The upper surface of the wings is brown and orange, while the underside is variegated. On the hind wing, there are blue spots (although there are individuals that don’t have them) and two tails. The female is larger than the male.

WHERE TO FIND IT AT AROUCA GEOPARK

Pouco Preocupante

Flying Season March - October

Dimension Width: 65-80 mm

Habitat Arbutus woods

Borboleta-do-medronheiro  © Avelino Vieira

Borboleta-do-medronheiro © Avelino Vieira

Borboleta-do-medronheiro  © Avelino Vieira

Borboleta-do-medronheiro © Avelino Vieira

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