Tinktinkie blue
Brephidium metophis
Fun Fact: Tinktinkie Blue (B. metophis) can be observed in some numbers near their food plant. They prefer a drier interior habitat.
Introduction: Tinktinkie Blue (B. metophis) can be observed in some numbers near their food plant. They prefer a drier interior habitat.
Distribution: Throughout Namibia including Etosha National Park and the Namib Desert , Walvis Bay , Swakopmund and Luderitz.
Breeding/Larval food: The ganna or saltbush family (Chenopodiceae) are fairly widespread in the Namib Desert . It includes spinach and beetroot. Chenopodiceae spp are saline tolerant.
Colouration: Deep brown uppersides with a white, forewing chequered cilia. The undersides sport both fine and irregular patterns.
On the wing: From September to April
Wingspan: Approx 20 to 25mm.
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