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Brutus Charaxes

Charaxes brutus

About

A large and powerful butterfly with black and white banding on the upper wings and intricate reddish-brown patterns beneath. It is a fast, aggressive flier that frequents forest canopy. Males are strongly territorial.

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Did You Know?

Charaxes brutus is one of the fastest-flying butterflies in Africa, capable of outpacing many bird species over short distances.