Borbo (Torbenlarsenia) gemella, the twin swift, is a butterfly of the family Hesperiidae. It is found in several countries of Africa, including Burkina Faso (but also Madagascar island) and south-western Arabia. The habitat consists of frost-free savanna and forests.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Twin Swift being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera
- Family
- Hesperiidae
- Genus
- Borbo
- Species
- Borbo gemella
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