Chief

Afrikaans name: Toordokter

Photo © Steven Herbert

Amauris echeria echeria

The Chief is a large butterfly with females, who are larger than males, reaching a wingspan of 7 cm.

The Chief may be seen all year round although it is more common in summer and autumn.

This butterfly prefers forests edges but may also be seen in grasslands, parks and gardens.

It is found along the coast from George, through KwaZulu-Natal to Mpumalanga and Limpopo.

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References and further reading

Butterflies of Southern Africa - A field guide - Author: Mark Williams - Year Published: 1994 - Page: 152

Butterflies of the Kruger National Park - Author: Johan Kloppers and the late Dr. G. Van Son - Year Published: 1978 - Page: 58

Butterflies of the Western Cape - Author: A.J.M. Claassens - Year Published: 2005 - Page: 20

Field Guide to Butterflies of South Africa - Author: Steve Woodhall - Year Published: 2005 - Page: 38

What's That Butterfly - Author: Steve Woodhall - Year Published: 2008 - Page: 526