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Gold Spotted Sylph

Metisella metis

Photo by Smith Zoo
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-34.1309, 18.4085

Field Notes

Description:

The wingspan is 26–34 mm for males and 30–33 mm for females. The upperside of the wings are dark brown or black with a number of gold spots. Flight period is year-round, peaking between September and November and between February and March.

Habitat:

Found in garden on local fynbos.

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