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Donkey opal

Chrysoritis zonarius

Photo by Fanie
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Field Notes

Description:

Endemic to South Africa. Always on or near food plant, Chrysanthemoides incana. Larvae associated with Crematogaster peringuey ants.

Habitat:

Fynbos, Nama karoo and Succulent karoo.

Notes:

Also known as Donkey daisy copper.

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Chrysoritis zonarius

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