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Bicyclus moyses
Bicyclus moyses is a butterfly in the family Nymphalidae. It is found in various parts of Africa, most commonly in Cameroon.
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Description
The morphology of Bicyclus moyses is similar to that of Bicyclus dorothea and Bicyclus jefferyi. The dorsal area of Bicyclus moyses is evenly brown with a distinct violet patina. The underside of its wings is browner with a clear banding pattern.
Range & habitat
Bicyclus moyses is most commonly found in southern Cameroon but has also been spotted in neighbouring African countries including Gabon, Angola, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a fraction of the population spilling over to the Central African Republic.
== References ==
Wikipedia: “Distribution”
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