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Protea charaxes

Charaxes pelias

Description:

Robust and fast-flying, Males are very territorial and will chase intruders. This is the only charaxes found in Fynbos and Karoo. 22 other charaxes species in SA.

Habitat:

Hill tops and mountains.

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2 Comments

Fanie
Fanie 10 years ago

Thanks Tina, they are beautiful.

Tiz
Tiz 10 years ago

Fantastic pattern on the underside of tew wings! Second picture is stunning!

Fanie
Spotted by
Fanie

Drakenstein Local Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa

Spotted on Feb 18, 2012
Submitted on Aug 23, 2013

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