Blue monarch
Tirumala petiverana
Fun Fact: The Blue Monarch (Tirumala petiverana) is a high-flying forest species, also known as the Dappled Monarch. They frequent forest habitats.
Introduction: The Blue Monarch (Tirumala petiverana) is a high-flying forest species, also known as the Dappled Monarch. They frequent forest habitats.
Distribution: Kombat, Andara as wells as Katima Mulilo and other areas of the Zambezi Region (formerly the Caprivi Strip) .
Colouration: White and black spotted wings.
Breeding/Larval food: Plants from the milkweed family. Feeds on flowers, damp sand and carnivore droppings.
On the wing: February to May.
Wingspan: Male: 55 to 60mm. Female: 65 to 70mm.
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