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Grey Elfin

Sarangesa laelius

Photo by pamsai
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Field Notes

Description:

Sarangesa laelius, the Grey Elfin, is a butterfly in the Hesperiidae family.

Habitat:

feeding on small daisy-like flowers in an open grassy area

Reference Links:

Sarangesa laelius, TrekNature | Sarangesa laelius Photo

Species ID Suggestions

Grey Elfin

Sarangesa laelius

Reference Link
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Comments (1)
bayucca
Looks for me like Sarangesa laelius. https://www.flickr.com/photos/rezamink/4236087215/ http://fr.treknature.com/gallery/Africa/Gambia/photo285424.htm https://www.flickr.com/photos/camerar/7003032285/ Could also be Sarangasa laelius? https://www.flickr.com/photos/camerar/6794956992/

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