- Chrysoritis natalensis
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Chrysoritis natalensis Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Insecta Order: Lepidoptera Family: Lycaenidae Genus: Chrysoritis Species: C. natalensis Binomial name Chrysoritis natalensis
(van Son, 1966)[1]Synonyms - Poecilmitis natalensis van Son, 1966
The Natal Opal (Chrysoritis natalensis) is a butterfly of the Lycaenidae family. It is found in South Africa, where it is found from the East Cape, along the coast of KwaZulu-Natal and inland to Zululand and the midlands.
The wingspan is 24-30 mm for males and 28-34 mm for females. Adults are on wing year round with peaks in November and February.[2]
The larvae feed on Chrysanthemoides monilifera and Cotyledon orbiculata.
References
- ^ Chrysoritis, Site of Markku Savela
- ^ Woodhall, S. Field Guide to Butterflies of South Africa, Cape Town: Struik Publishers, 2005.
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