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Common Mother-of-Pearl
Protogoniomorpha parhassus
- Worldwide
- 2,136 observations
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- Insects
About
Protogoniomorpha parhassus, the forest mother-of-pearl or common mother-of-pearl, is a species of Nymphalidae butterfly found in forested areas of Africa.
Summary from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Recent sightings near Nairobi
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- Aug 23, 2026Kajiado, Kajiado, KEObserver: MeganView observation from Aug 23, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Aug 19, 2026Langata, Nairobi, KeniaObserver: verstraetenView observation from Aug 19, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Jun 5, 2026Sigiria Trail, Nairobi, Nairobi, KEObserver: jopalmerView observation from Jun 5, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Nov 18, 2025Limuru, KenyaObserver: Liam RaganView observation from Nov 18, 2025 on iNaturalist
- Sep 16, 2025Muthaiga, Nairobi, 肯尼亚Observer: Adrian_ankangView observation from Sep 16, 2025 on iNaturalist
- Sep 13, 2025Westlands, KE-NB, KEObserver: Adrian_ankangView observation from Sep 13, 2025 on iNaturalist