#euphaedra janetta

[butterfly-and-moth-species]

Euphaedra genus

1. Euphaedra hebes - Hebes Pink Forester

2. Euphaedra edwardsii - Edwards' Forester

3. Euphaedra janetta - Janetta Forester

Family: Nymphalidae

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Janetta Themis Forester - Euphaedra janetta 

Commonly referred to as Janetta Themis Forester, Euphaedra janetta (Nymphalidae) is an African butterfly found from Sierra Leone to Congo and the Central African Republic.

As seen in the photo, on the underside hindwings this species has beautiful pink patches, contrasting with the yellow ground marked with black spots and streaks. 

Reference: [1]

Photo credit: ©Karen Nichols | Locality: Bobiri Forest Reserve, Ghana (2011)