Natal brown
Introduction: Natal Browns are either sunning
themselves or on the wing. Named as the LBJ's (Little Brown Jobs) of the butterfly world.
Distribution: Kaokoland with
some observations recorded in Windhoek.
Breeding: Lay their eggs on
grass leaves and stems. They are green at first, with stripes or bands appearing
as the larvae develops.
Colouration: Reddish-ochre
patches with eye-spots on the upper and undersides.
On the wing: October to
May.
Wingspan: 34 to 39mm.
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