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African Grass Blue

Zizeeria knysna

Photo by Tiz
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Field Notes

Description:

The wingspan is 18–23 mm for males and 21–26 mm for females.. Family Lycaenidae

Habitat:

Urban park

Notes:

The larvae feed on Medicago, Melilotus, Acanthyllis, Armeria delicatula, Polygonum equisetiforme, Tribulus terrestris and Oxalis.

Species ID Suggestions

Sooty blue

Zizeeria knysna

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Fanie
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Comments (6)
Tiz
Interesting. I have seen them a lot, but I have found it difficult to photograph them with open wings. I was lucky today i guess :)
Fanie
Thanks Tina :-) These are probably the most widespread butterfly species in Southern Africa.
Tiz
You are fantastic Fanie!!!
Tiz
Thank you Jopy :) And thank you too DrNamgyalT.Sherpa
Jopy
very nice photo, Tiz!

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WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
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The Color Blue

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PublishedOctober 25, 2013

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