Tinktinkie blue
Introduction: Tinktinkie Blue (B. metophis)
can be observed in some numbers near their food plant. They prefer a drier interior habitat.
Distribution: Throughout
Namibia including Etosha National Park and the Namib Desert , Walvis Bay ,
Swakopmund and Luderitz.
Breeding/Larval food: The
ganna or saltbush family (Chenopodiceae) are fairly widespread in the
Namib Desert . It includes spinach and beetroot. Chenopodiceae spp are saline
tolerant.
Colouration: Deep brown
uppersides with a white, forewing chequered cilia. The undersides sport both
fine and irregular patterns.
On the wing: From September
to April
Wingspan: Approx 20 to
25mm.
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