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Showing posts with label Lycaenidae Lycaeninae Iolaus silarus Straight-lined Sapphire butterfly identification Biodicersity Research and Education. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lycaenidae Lycaeninae Iolaus silarus Straight-lined Sapphire butterfly identification Biodicersity Research and Education. Show all posts

Saturday, July 13, 2013

Straight-lined Sapphire (Iolaus silarus)

Family Lycaenidae Lycaeninae
A smallish butterfly with a 3cm wingspan.
 Found in the northern parts of SA.
In warmer regions they are found the year round.
Info: Field Guide to Butterflies of South Africa (Steve Woodhall)
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