Pyramus Opal

Chrysoritis pyramus

Classification

Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Lycaenidae

Chrysoritis pyramus, the Pyramus 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 Swartberg, the Kammanassie Mountains and the Langeberg in the Western Cape. The wingspan is 32–36 mm for males and 32–38 mm for females.

Distribution

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Sources and credits

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Pyramus Opal

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