Gnophodes betsimena


Gnophodes betsimena, the banded evening brown, is a butterfly of the family Nymphalidae. It is found in southern Africa.
The wingspan is 55–65 mm for males and 60–70 mm for females. Adults are probably on wing year round, but usually from March to August.
The larvae feed on various grasses, including Ehrharta erecta, Panicum deustum, and Setaria species.

Subspecies

  • Gnophodes betsimena betsimena
  • Gnophodes betsimena parmeno Doubleday,
  • Gnophodes betsimena diversa Butler, 1880 - '''yellow banded evening brown'''