Topaz Blue (Azanus jesous) family Lycaenidae
These are very small hairtails and very difficult to get pictures of as they do not land for any amount of time on one spot so by the time you get your camera focused, they are gone again. J The trials and tribulations of being an insect photographer. LOL!!
However, patience plays a big part in all of this and sooner or later, the chance to take the shot comes along. I noticed that it seemed to like one particular piece of brick – I think it was getting moisture out of the crack – and after laying in wait for a long time, got these few shots of it.
They are common throughout most of SA.
