Common Figtree Blue (Myrina silenus)

Myrina silenus is an African butterfly whose life cycle is linked to particular vegetation and local climatic conditions. Like other butterflies, the species passes through egg, larval, pupal and adult stages.
The species forms part of the biological richness of African landscapes. Presenting butterflies as national natural heritage encourages observation, scientific study and the protection of habitats that support pollinators and other wildlife.