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Cape black-eye

Leptomyrina lara

Photo by Fanie
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Field Notes

Description:

Bright bronze-brown upper side with black spots. Male chases any intruders. Sexes similar.

Habitat:

Frequents rocky slopes and low ridges in Fynbos.

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Leptomyrina lara

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PublishedAugust 7, 2013

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