For the identification of insects and other fauna and flora of South Africa.

Sunday, July 28, 2013

Cupreous Blue (Eicochrysops messapus)

Family Lycaenidae Lycaeninae

I have had these pictures for ages and never posted them until I took some additional ones. For some reason I thought I had posted pictures of this butterfly before but on checking I find I have not.
 They are very small and difficult to take pictures of with less than a 2cm wingspan and they tend to fly off if you come near.

1 comment:

Gaelyn said...

You have stealth.