Dotted Blue

Description:

This little butterfly, 15mm, was feeding on a particular type of yellow flower, just before sunset. I saw many of these small butterflies, blues, hairstreaks etc. feeding just before sunset. First photo was taken against the sun, second was taken in full sun, so is a little over exposed! The Dotted Blue (Tarucus sybaris) is a butterfly of the Lycaenidae family. It is found in southern Africa. The wingspan is 22–26 mm for males and 20–27 mm for females. Adults are on wing year round, with a peak from November to March.