206 observations
Eastern Blue Mother-of-Pearl
Junonia temora
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Arthropoda βΊClass: Insecta βΊOrder: Lepidoptera βΊFamily: Nymphalidae βΊGenus: Junonia
About
Protogoniomorpha temora, the blue mother-of-pearl or eastern blue beauty, is a butterfly in the family Nymphalidae. It is found in Nigeria, Cameroon, the Republic of the Congo, Angola, the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, Sudan and Ethiopia. The habitat consists of dense forests and riverine thicket.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Eastern Blue Mother-of-Pearl is Junonia temora.
- Eastern Blue Mother-of-Pearl belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Eastern Blue Mother-of-Pearl belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Eastern Blue Mother-of-Pearl belongs to the class Insecta.
- Eastern Blue Mother-of-Pearl belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
- Eastern Blue Mother-of-Pearl belongs to the family Nymphalidae.
- Eastern Blue Mother-of-Pearl belongs to the genus Junonia.