Hemerophanes Hemerophanes libyra - Variegated Vapourer

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Hemerophanes Hemerophanes libyra

Photo(s): Bart Wursten, Cloud Pool, Gorongosa National Park, Muanza

Species details:

Notes: A very variable species. The form in the image is probably named f. flammeola
Distribution: East Africa to South Africa, Angola and Namibia.
Related plant families:
Related plant genera:
CombretaceaeCombretum (Larval food plant)
Related plant species:
Literature: africanmoths.com

Copyright: The DRC flora team, 2024-25

The DRC flora team (2025). Flora of the Democratic Republic of Congo: Lepidoptera - Butterflies and Moths: Hemerophanes Hemerophanes libyra .
https://www.drcongoflora.com/speciesdata/insect-display.php?insect_species_id=402890, retrieved 31 March 2025

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