Drakensberg Copper

Chrysoritis oreas

Classification

Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Lycaenidae

Chrysoritis oreas, the Drakensberg copper or Drakensberg daisy copper, is a species of butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is endemic to South Africa, where it is found in montane grassland in the eastern KwaZulu-Natal Drakensberg foothills. The wingspan is 21–23 mm for males and 22–24 mm for females.

Distribution

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Sources and credits

DescriptionChrysoritis oreas, Wikipedia contributors

Drakensberg Copper

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