Olive haired swift
Borbo borbonica borbonica
Fun Fact: Apart from their colourings, the Olive-haired Swift has a very elongated forewing.
Introduction: Apart from their colourings, the Olive-haired Swift ( Borbo borbonica borbonica) has a very elongated forewing. They select a low perch and are attracted to flowers.
Distribution: Widespread in northern Namibia and observed in the Kavango River, Kombat and Brandberg Mountain
Breeding/Larval food: Eggs are laid on various spp of grass.
Colouration: Dark, dull brown to grey-black with 3 distinctive dark-ringed white spots on an olive yellow underside of the hindwing.
On the wing: Throughout the year.
Wingspan: Approx 30 to 45mm.
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