Paralethe


Paralethe is a monotypic butterfly genus in the family Nymphalidae. Its one species - Paralethe dendrophilus - the "bush beauty" or "forest pride" is found in South Africa.
The wingspan is 45–60 mm for males and 48–70 mm for females. Adults are on wing from late December to May. There is one generation per year.
The larvae feed on various Poaceae species, including Ehrharta erecta and Panicum deustrum.

Subspecies

  • Paralethe dendrophilus dendrophilus
  • Paralethe dendrophilus albina van Son, 1955
  • Paralethe dendrophilus indosa
  • ''Paralethe dendrophilus junodi''