Trichopisthia monteiroi - Lemon Lappet.

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Photo(s): Bart Wursten, Bunga Camp, Gorongosa National Park and Nhago Camp, Coutada 12 (adults); Chitengo Camp, Gorongosa National Park (caterpillars).

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Distribution: Known from DRC, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana and South Africa.
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Related plant species:
AnacardiaceaeSclerocarya birrea subsp. afra (Larval foodplant)
Literature: africanmoths.com

Copyright: The DRC flora team, 2024-25

The DRC flora team (2025). Flora of the Democratic Republic of Congo: Lepidoptera - Butterflies and Moths: Trichopisthia monteiroi .
https://www.drcongoflora.com/speciesdata/insect-display.php?insect_species_id=403140, retrieved 16 June 2025

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