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Lilac Mother-of-Pearl

Salamis cacta

Taxonomy

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

About

Salamis cacta, the lilac mother-of-pearl or lilac beauty, is a butterfly in the Nymphalidae family. It is found in Senegal, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Togo, Benin, Nigeria, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, the Republic of Congo, the Central African Republic, Angola, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique and Zimbabwe. The habitat consists of forests, including disturbed forest habitats.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Lilac Mother-of-Pearl?
The scientific name of Lilac Mother-of-Pearl is Salamis cacta.
What kingdom does Lilac Mother-of-Pearl belong to?
Lilac Mother-of-Pearl belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Lilac Mother-of-Pearl belong to?
Lilac Mother-of-Pearl belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Lilac Mother-of-Pearl belong to?
Lilac Mother-of-Pearl belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Lilac Mother-of-Pearl belong to?
Lilac Mother-of-Pearl belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
What family does Lilac Mother-of-Pearl belong to?
Lilac Mother-of-Pearl belongs to the family Nymphalidae.
What genus does Lilac Mother-of-Pearl belong to?
Lilac Mother-of-Pearl belongs to the genus Salamis.