Author: Ojonugwa Ekpah

This species was observed in the University of Lagos butterfly garden put together by Prof. Kehinde Kemabonta in the faculty of science. The forewing upperside of the male is white Continue Reading →

http://twitter.com/@ugwa_ojonugwa This is common species, and with migratory tendencies. The female is much darker than the male and both sexes have just a small black spot in the forewing cell Continue Reading →

This species was encountered in Omo forest reserve after a concluded trip along forest edge. It is the most common Palla and also the most ecologically tolerant being found frequently Continue Reading →

This species was oberved for the first time after many field trips to Omo forest reserve. Harma theobene (Angular glider) is found throughout the forest zone and has the capacity Continue Reading →

This is a common butterfly that has been widely recorded from forest zone. It is found in both forest and disturbed areas with a fast flight (Larsen, 2005). It is Continue Reading →

This species was observed in Omo forest reserve patrolling forest paths. They are also known to congregate on fallen fruits and are very common (Larsen, 2005).http://www.twitter/@ugwa_ojonugwa

This species was found by R. Warren who reports that : ‘B. omo can be seen on the main logging trails in Omo, feeding on fallen fruit of the umbrella Continue Reading →

This is widespread species in West Africa. It is a dry zone butterfly common in villages than its original habitat (Larsen, 2005). This photo was taken in Sunmoge village in Continue Reading →

Euphaedra hebes (Hebes Pink Forester) occurs in wetter forest in good condition but it is always scarcer than E. xypete. Fortunately, Omo forest reserve is a refuge for this unique Continue Reading →

Telipna rothi (Rothk’s Telipna) is not uncommon in Omo forest. It is probably genuinely limited to Western Nigeria (Larsen 2005). www.twitter/@ugwa_ojonugwa