Bushveld orange tip
Colotis pallene
Fun Fact: Bushveld Orange Tips fly slowly and close to the ground in bushveld regions.
Introduction: Bushveld Orange Tips (Colotis pallene) fly slowly and close to the ground in bushveld regions.
Distribution: Northern Namibia, Zambezi Region (formerly the Caprivi Strip) and as far south as Helmeringhausen. .
Breeding/Larval food: Caper-bushes.
Colouration: Males are white above with more red than orange. The wing veins in the red patch are black outlined.
On the wing: Throughout the year.
Wingspan: Approx 40mm.
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