Twin spot blue
Introduction: Twin-spot Blues (Lepidochrysops
plebeia) are widespread and common in open woodland and grassland habitats.
Distribution: Northern
Namibia.
Breeding/Larval food: Host
plant some Lantana spp.
Colouration: Although females are blue above, males have no blue
at all. He is brown with a white fringe and a dark-brown bar on the forewing and
a black and orange spot on the hindwing.
On the wing: Often found in
large numbers in local colonies from September to April.
Wingspan: Male: 31 to 35mm.
Female: 35 to 40mm.
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