- Orachrysops montanus
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Orachrysops montanus Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Insecta Order: Lepidoptera Family: Lycaenidae Genus: Orachrysops Species: O. montanus Binomial name Orachrysops montanus
Henning & Henning, 1994[1]The Golden Gate Blue (Orachrysops montanus) is a butterfly of the Lycaenidae family. It is found in South Africa, where it is known from montane grassland in the Golden Gate Highlands.
The wingspan is 28-36 mm for males and 24-30 mm for females. Adults are on wing from December to January. There is one generation per year.[2]
The larvae feed on Indigofera species.
References
- ^ Orachrysops, Site of Markku Savela
- ^ Woodhall, S. Field Guide to Butterflies of South Africa, Cape Town: Struik Publishers, 2005.
Categories:- Lycaeninae
- Lycaenidae stubs
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