Smoky orange tip
Colotis (C.) evippe omphale
Fun Fact: A Smoky Orange Tip can be observed in open thornveld habitats.
Introduction: A Smoky Orange Tip (Colotis (C.) evippe omphale) can be observed in open thornveld habitats. The name Omphale is derived from a Lydian queen of Greek mythology who not only had an affair with Hercules but was noted for her adventures in a lion skin.
Distribution: Throughout northern, central and southern Namibia less for the Namib Desert .
Breeding/Larval food: Caper-bush spp. Leafless wormbush (Cadaba aphylla), shepherd's tree.
Colouration: Wet-season forms are heavily marked with black and white fore and hind wings and characteristic smoky orange tips on the forewing.
On the wing: Throughout the year.
Wingspan: 35 to 45mm.
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