Hintza blue
Introduction: Hintza Blues (Z. hintza
krooni) normally flutter around low vegetation. Males head for an isolated
tree near a thick bush to establish their own territory. Flying fast and high is
no problem for the male, especially to ward off intruders.
Distribution: Possibly throughout
Namibia less for the Namib Desert as the host plant has a wide distribution in
the country.
Breeding/Larval food: The
leaves of its host plant the buffalo-thorn (Ziziphus mucronata). A danger
for caterpillars is the leaves are browsed by giraffe and eland as well as
livestock.
Colouration: The white
markings on the upperside are far more evident than other spp.
On the wing: September to
April.
Wingspan: 25 to 30mm.
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