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Protea charaxes

Charaxes pelias

Photo by Fanie
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Field Notes

Description:

Robust and fast-flying, Males are very territorial and will chase intruders. This is the only charaxes found in Fynbos and Karoo. 22 other charaxes species in SA.

Habitat:

Hill tops and mountains.

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Comments (2)

Thanks Tina, they are beautiful.
Fantastic pattern on the underside of tew wings! Second picture is stunning!

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