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Caenis Glider

Cymothoe caenis

About

A widespread West African forest butterfly with orange-tawny males and brownish females with white markings. It is commonly found along forest paths and in clearings. The flight is a characteristic slow glide.

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Did You Know?

This is one of the most commonly encountered Cymothoe species and is often the first glider butterfly new visitors to West African forests observe.