Unknown African Nymphalid i.d.

[Trehopr1]

Another recently spread Ugandan specimen.
I would welcome any thoughts as to species...



It is very nearly the size of a typical Monarch
butterfly. A delightful species in its own right !

[Paul K]

I suppose it is Hypolimnas dinarcha.

[Trehopr1]

Thank you VERY much Paulfor your prompt reply.

My literature on African butterfly fauna is rather limited and their are a lot of butterflies over there !

Sincere thanks.

[Cabintom]

subspecies grandis

[Paul K]

Thank you VERY much Paulfor your prompt reply.

My literature on African butterfly fauna is rather limited and their are a lot of butterflies over there !

Sincere thanks.

My knowledge of African butterflies lays next to nothing.
Seeing similarity with Asian Hypolimnas I just search on google “Hypolimnas in Africa” and the species came up.
It was quite easy search