Bush Scarlet

Description:

A complex butterfly with a lot of hidden secrets. Size: ca 3-3,5 cm wingspan. The series shows different specimen found in two different places, but during the same day.

Habitat:

High altitude mixed woodland (prim. Acasia bushes) and grassland. This was found on plants next to a gravel road.

Notes:

The Bush Scarlet (Axiocerses amanga) is a butterfly of the Lycaenidae family. It is found in Africa, south of the Sahara.The wingspan is 24-28 mm for males and 25-30 mm for females. Adults are on wing year round in South Africa. Place for the spotting: Mlawula Nature Reserve, Swaziland. Forewing, downside: The upper part had small silver stains, and the lower part bright yellow. Forewing, upside: a warm orange/red colour that became black next to thorax. Hindwing, downside: A few silver stains towards the tail. Hindwing, upside: Same as forewing upside.