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Common Sandman
Spialia diomus ferax
-33.9, 19.1625
Field Notes
Description:
Sitting on Everlasting flower (Edmondia sesamoides). Most common and widespread skipper in South Africa. Males patrol territories on hill tops, ridges or any small rocky outcrops.
Habitat:
This one was photographed in Mont Rochelle nature reserve which is a mountainous Fynbos area just above the town Franschhoek (French Corner) known for its wine production.
Notes:
The flower is called "everlasting" since it will hold its shape and form for years without wilting. It has a "paper" feel when touched. The Afrikaans common name is "sewejaartjie" meaning seven years.
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Spialia diomus
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Photographed
PublishedOctober 17, 2013
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