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African leaf butterfly

Kallimoides rumia

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Nymphalidae ›Genus: Kallimoides

About

Kallimoides is a monotypic genus of butterflies in the Nymphalidae family. It contains only one species, Kallimoides rumia, the African leaf butterfly. It is found in Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Nigeria, Bioko, Cameroon, Gabon, the Republic of the Congo, Angola, the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi and Tanzania. The habitat consists of forests.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of African leaf butterfly?
The scientific name of African leaf butterfly is Kallimoides rumia.
What kingdom does African leaf butterfly belong to?
African leaf butterfly belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does African leaf butterfly belong to?
African leaf butterfly belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does African leaf butterfly belong to?
African leaf butterfly belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does African leaf butterfly belong to?
African leaf butterfly belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
What family does African leaf butterfly belong to?
African leaf butterfly belongs to the family Nymphalidae.
What genus does African leaf butterfly belong to?
African leaf butterfly belongs to the genus Kallimoides.