Family: Nymphalidae (brush-footed butterflies).
Geographic Distribution: Africa. Northeast Tanzania (Usambara Mountains).
Wingspan: 90-110 mm.
Larval host plants: Urera spp., Laportea spp.
Habitats: Tropical forest.
Identification: Black forewings and hindwings, with patterns of blue and white bands and spots.
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