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Sand-dune widow

Tarsocera cassina

Photo by Fanie
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Field Notes

Description:

Darker than other Tarsocera species and upper side red less extensive.

Habitat:

Coastal sand dunes in Fynbos, Nama karoo and Succulent karoo.

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Tarsocera cassina

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Comments (4)
bayucca
New World for me! Thanks!
Tiz
I like this one, it becomes more beautiful the closer you get! Cape Town seems to be a great place for a lot of different flora and fauna. I will most likely like a lot of it! And you have some very unique things there as well... :)
Fanie
Thanks Tina. Hope you will enjoy the beautiful butterflies around Cape Town.
Tiz
YES! You have started to upload things! That is great. I am looking forward to see your species!!

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Butterflies & Moths of the World
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Wildlife of Southern Africa
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Insects of the Western Cape

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PublishedAugust 10, 2013

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