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Tarucus sybaris
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.
Thanks bayucca and Daniele for the ID. Saw Kate over Easter, and she also confirmed it.
Lycaenidae, Polymmatinae, Polymmatini, Tarucus sybaris.
http://www.ispot.org.za/node/246291
http://www.ferncliffeconservancy.co.za/i...
http://www.biodiversityexplorer.org/butt...
Similar to Tarucus bowkeri transvaalensis, but spots are different (more "lines" than spots).
http://www.ispot.org.za/species_dictiona...
Same one as yours but wrong ID:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/rheaderham...
@Daniele: Indeed a wrong ID on your link! It is Tarucus sybaris as well!
Hi Pam! Same butterfly as there, however I am not sure it's correctly identified:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/rheaderham...