Charaxes candiope

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Charaxes
gptkbp:aircraft_operated Year-round in tropical regions
gptkbp:behavior Diurnal
gptkbp:class gptkb:Insecta
gptkbp:color Brown and orange
Variations in different regions
Brown, orange, and black
Orange and black markings
gptkbp:common_name Candiope Charaxes
gptkbp:conservation_efforts Habitat preservation initiatives
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cuisine Flowers of various species
gptkbp:cultural_significance Symbol of beauty in some cultures
gptkbp:diet gptkb:Nectar
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Africa
gptkbp:ecological_role Pollinator
gptkbp:family gptkb:Nymphalidae
gptkbp:first_described_by Fabricius, 1793
gptkbp:first_flight Strong and fast
gptkbp:foraging_behavior Feeds on nectar
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Charaxes
gptkbp:habitat Forests
Moist forests and woodlands
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Charaxes candiope
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:larval_stage Various plants
5-6 weeks
Mimics leaves
Green with spines
Undergoes complete metamorphosis
Ants and birds
gptkbp:lifespan 3-6 months
gptkbp:mating_system Territorial males
gptkbp:mimicry Some species mimic other butterflies
gptkbp:order gptkb:Lepidoptera
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Arthropoda
gptkbp:predators Birds and other insects
Larger insects and birds
gptkbp:range gptkb:Sub-Saharan_Africa
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Charaxes_brutus
gptkb:Charaxes_eudoxus
gptkb:Charaxes_jasius
gptkb:Charaxes_varanes
Charaxes pelias
gptkbp:relationship Mimics other butterfly species for protection
gptkbp:reproduction Eggs laid on host plants
gptkbp:research_focus Studied for mimicry and evolution
gptkbp:subspecies Charaxes candiope candiope
Charaxes candiope rufescens
Charaxes candiope thomasi
Charaxes candiope zuluensis
gptkbp:threats Habitat loss
gptkbp:wingspan 60-80 mm