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Kalahari orange tip

Colotis (C.) lais
Kalahari Orange Tips closely resemble Bushveld Orange Tips. They fly close to the ground in grass, making them easy to catch.

Kalahari orange tip

Introduction: Kalahari Orange Tips (Colotis (C.) lais) closely resemble Bushveld Orange Tips. They fly close to the ground in grass, making them easy to catch.

Distribution: The desert regions of southern Namibia as far north as Usakos.

Breeding/Larval food: Not confirmed.

Colouration: Light brown undersides on a pink background. There is orange on the upperside forewing as opposed to orange-red of other species.

On the wing: Throughout the year but more common from October to March.

Wingspan: Approx 40mm.

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