Bouvier’s Elfin

Scientific Name
Sarangesa bouvieri
MABILLE, 1877
Specie in
Family
Bouvier’s Elfin
Sarangesa bouvieri, Bunso, Ghana – Adrian Hoskins

Introduction

The genus Sarangesa comprises of 26 species, of which 3 are found in the Oriental region and the remaining 23 in mainland Africa.

Sarangesa bouvieri is found from Sierra Leone to Zimbabwe and western Kenya.

Habitats

This species is found in degraded forest and along roadsides through forested areas, at altitudes between about 100-500m.

Lifecycle

The larval foodplants are uncertain but probably include Peristrophe or other Acanthaceae.

Adult behaviour

Males are usually seen singly, often sharing their habitat with Sarangesa brigida. Both species commonly bask with wings fully outspread on bushes or low vegetation, and will fly in overcast conditions as well as in full sunshine.

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Sarangesa bouvieri
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MABILLE, 1877
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PYRGINAE
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