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Azure Hairstreak
Hemiolaus calculus calculus
-26.18, 32.01
Field Notes
Description:
A small butterfly with an electric blue on the upper wing.
The Azure Hairstreak (Hemiolaus caeculus) is a butterfly of the Lycaenidae family. It is found in southern Africa.
The wingspan is 30–35 mm for males and 34–38 mm for females. Adults are on wing year round with peaks after rainsThe Azure Hairstreak (Hemiolaus caeculus) is a butterfly of the Lycaenidae family. It is found in southern Africa.
The wingspan is 30–35 mm for males and 34–38 mm for females. Adults are on wing year round with peaks after rains
Habitat:
mixed savanna and forest. Seen in a clearing beside a dirt road.
Notes:
the Butterfly spot behind EEC.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedMay 5, 2014
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