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Eastern scarlet

Axiocerses tjoane tjoane

Photo by pamsai
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Field Notes

Description:

The Eastern Scarlet, Commom Scarlet or Scarlet Butterfly is a butterfly of the Lycaenidae family.
Adults are on wing year round.
Wingspan: males 24-32 mm females 25-34 mm

Habitat:

Found in southern and eastern Africa. It is not present on the Eastern Cape.

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Axiocerses tjoane

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pamsai
thank you Kate! A great compliment coming from you...

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PublishedApril 22, 2014

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