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Water Opal
Chrysoritis palmus
-34.0357, 23.0487
Field Notes
Description:
Wingspan male: 21-29 mm Female: 25-31 mm. Deep copper-orange. underside heavily marked, dark. Sexes similar. Females larger, wings rounder. occurs in large numbers in small areas. Both sexes fond of yellow compositae flowers. Fast flight not sustained.
Habitat:
Fynbos. Nominate in W Cape, selected areas in W Cape. Prefers wetlands, gulles and hillsides.
Notes:
Flights period: Several broods: nominate Sept-Apr, peak Dec
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PublishedMarch 10, 2013
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