Black-bordered Babul Blue

Description:

Alternate common name: Thorn-tree Blue Afrikaans common name: Doringboom-bloutjie Wingspan: ♂ 19–24 mm ♀ 19–25 mm

Habitat:

All over South Africa, but absent from high mountains and fynbos/karoo areas. Larval food includes the flowers, buds and fresh shoots of Acacia species such as the Sweet Thorn Acacia karroo.

Notes:

Continuous broods all year, mainly Sept–May.