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Layman

Amauris albimaculata · Nymphalidae · Lepidoptera

Best monthsMay–Julmost records
Records1,887in 1 country
Most seen inSouth Africa1,887 records
Red ListLeast concernIUCN status
Layman
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About

Layman in brief

The layman (Amauris albimaculata) is a butterfly or moth of the Nymphalidae family — species of insect.

In South Africa it has 1,887 published records. It is recorded through much of the year, most often in May, June and July.

Its global conservation status is least concern on the IUCN Red List.

Records by month

All countries combined · the strongest months highlighted
Where & when

When to look in each country

South Africa1,887 records · best Jun, Jul
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Where it has been recorded

Density of published records; brighter cells have more records.

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