Black veined ranger
Kedestes sublineata
Fun Fact: Black-veined Rangers have similar size, colouration and habitats to Chequered Rangers, a species they are often mistaken for.
Introduction: Black-veined Rangers (Kedestes sublineata) have similar size, colouration and habitats to Chequered Rangers, a species they are often mistaken for.
Distribution: Okahandja, Windhoek, Karasberg and Tiras Mountains and the Naukluft Mountains. Also found at Kombat, Grootfontein and Tsumeb.
Breeding/Larval food: Not known.
Colouration: Narrow blackened veins on both wings replace black underside spots.
On the wing: For most of the warmer months of the year.
Wingspan: Approx 30mm.
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