Colotis amata calais (Cramer) - Topaz tip, Topaz arab

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Colotis amata
Colotis amata

Photo(s): Bart Wursten (left) and Petra Ballings (right), Chitengo, Gorongosa NP.

Species details:

Note: A rather weak flyer, close to the ground, often settling on flowers.
Distribution: Fairly widespread in Southern Africa, mostly preferring drier savanna areas.
Larval food (by plant family):
Larval food (by plant genus):
Larval food (by plant species):
SalvadoraceaeSalvadora persica var. persica

Copyright: Mark Hyde, Bart Wursten and Petra Ballings, 2002-13

Hyde, M.A., Wursten, B.T. & Ballings, P. (2013). Flora of Zimbabwe: Butterfly species: Colotis amata calais.
http://www.zimbabweflora.co.zw/speciesdata/insect-display.php?insect_species_id=400090, retrieved 24 May 2013

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