Bushveld sandman
Spialia colotes transvaaliae
Fun Fact: A Bushveld Sandman is a fast low flier that often settle on shrubs, flowers or on the ground in dry bushveld habitats.
Introduction: A Bushveld Sandman (Spialia colotes transvaaliae) is a fast low flier that often settle on shrubs, flowers or on the ground in dry bushveld habitats.
Distribution: Widespread throughout Namibia.
Breeding/Larval food: Single eggs are laid on shoots of food plants.
Colouration: Black-brown uppersides with white to cream or pale green spots. Brown to grey undersides are spotted and striped in cream or white.
On the wing: January and the late summer months until April are the best times to observe this butterfly.
Wingspan: 18 to 36mm.
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