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

Saturday, August 17, 2013

Purple-brown Hairstreak (Hypolycaena philippus)

Family Lycaenidae Lycaeninae

The first 3 pictures are of the female and the last 2 the male.
 Small. The female has more brown on the upper wing whereas the male is more blue.
 Found along the eastern coast and from Gauteng northwards.
 Seen the year round in warmer regions.

Info: Field Guide to Butterflies of South Africa (Steve Woodhall)

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