Common dotted border
Mylothris agathina
Fun Fact: Common Dotted Borders inhabit wooded areas.
Introduction: Common Dotted Borders (Mylothris agathina) inhabit wooded areas. They are common and widespread in their distribution range.
Distribution: Zambezi Region (formerly the Caprivi Strip) , Epupa Falls, Kunene River region, Otavi, Grootfontein , Tsumeb, Tsumkwe, north-eastern Kalahari Desert .
Breeding/Larval food: Batches of yellow, barrel-shaped eggs are laid on food plants such as several species of sour plums and African sandalwood.
Colouration: Characteristic black wing vein dots and distinctive underside spots on white and yellow grounding.
On the wing: Throughout the year in warmer locations.
Wingspan: 50 to 65mm.
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