Butterflies & Moths in Kinshasa

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the 10 most common butterflies and moths in Kinshasa?

The 10 most common butterflies and moths in Kinshasa are:

1. Large Spotted Acraea (Tildia zetes)
2. Walker's Owl (Erebus walkeri)
3. Common Glider (Cymothoe caenis)
4. Oleander Hawkmoth (Daphnis nerii)
5. Little Pansy (Junonia sophia)
6. Variable Diadem (Hypolimnas anthedon)
7. Verdant Hawkmoth (Euchloron megaera)
8. African Grass Blue (Zizeeria knysna)
9. Common Mother-of-Pearl (Protogoniomorpha parhassus)
10. Citrus Swallowtail (Papilio demodocus)

What is the most observed butterflies and moth in Kinshasa?

The most observed butterflies and moth in Kinshasa is Large Spotted Acraea (Tildia zetes), with 7 recorded observations.