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Warrior Silver-spotted Copper

Argyraspodes argyraspis

Photo by Fanie
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Endemic to South Africa. Robust and fast filght. Males ascend hill tops and defend territories.

Habitat:

Hill tops and rocky ledges in Fynbos, Nama karoo and Succulent karoo.

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Argyraspodes argyraspis

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Smith Zoo
Hi Fanie! Welcome to Project Noah and thank you for adding some fantastic local spots to the Insects of the Western Cape and Fynbos mission! I look forward to many more fantastic series from you!

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PublishedAugust 26, 2013

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