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Chrysoritis aureus

Chrysoritis aureus

Classification

Class
Insecta

Chrysoritis aureus, the Heidelberg copper or golden opal, is a species of butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is endemic to South Africa, where it is found in montane grassland in Gauteng and Mpumalanga provinces. The wingspan is 24–28 mm for males and 28–32 mm for females.

Distribution

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