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Variable Diadem
Hypolimnas anthedon
- Worldwide
- 1,341 observations
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- Insects
About
Hypolimnas anthedon, the variable eggfly or variable diadem, is a species of Hypolimnas butterfly found in southern Africa. There are four known subspecies, but it is very variable species with many morphs.
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Recent sightings near Lagos
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- Nov 2, 2025Ogba, Ojodu 101233, Lagos, NigeriaObserver: Babajide AgboolaView observation from Nov 2, 2025 on iNaturalist
- Sep 25, 2025Lagos Mainland, Lagos, NGObserver: Ayokunle JoelView observation from Sep 25, 2025 on iNaturalist
- Nov 23, 2023Lagos Mainland, Lagos 101245, Lagos, NigeriaObserver: Abubakar S. RingimView observation from Nov 23, 2023 on iNaturalist
- Mar 22, 2014Lagos, NigeriaObserver: Adedotun AjibadeView observation from Mar 22, 2014 on iNaturalist