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Chrysoritis adonis

Chrysoritis adonis

Classification

Class
Insecta

Chrysoritis adonis, the Adonis opal, is a species of butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is endemic to South Africa, where it is found on the northern slopes of the Gydoberg, the Skurweberg, the Baviaanskloofberg and the Waboomberg, as well as the Elandskloof near Seweweekspoort. The wingspan is 29–36 mm (1.

Distribution

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