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Hyalites rahira rahira
Wingspan Male: 35-40 mm Female: 40-50 mm. sexes very similar in markings but female is a duller orange-buff.
Wetlands. Distribution: Nama Karoo, Fynbos, Grassland, Savanna and Riverine Forest. From W Cape, along the coast into E Cape and KZN where it spread inland to warmer areas. Widespread but localised in Mpumalanga, Gauteng and Limpopo and NW provences.
Locally common in marshes and vleis, and damp rivers margins. Flight slow and low, with fairly rapid wing-beat; often settles on plants. Flight period: Year-round in warmer areas, most active Sept-Apr. In cooler areas, found only in the hot summer months. First three photos are male and the last female
4 Comments
Lovely!
Very nice Neilen.
Beautiful !!! I love it.
Your best butterfly pic yet, beautiful!