Black veined ranger

Introduction: Black-veined Rangers (Kedestes sublineata) have similar size, colouration and habitats to Chequered Rangers, a species they are often mistaken for.

Distribution: Okahandja, Windhoek, Karasberg and Tiras Mountains and the Naukluft Mountains. Also found at Kombat, Grootfontein and Tsumeb.

Breeding/Larval food: Not known.

Colouration: Narrow blackened veins on both wings replace black underside spots.

On the wing: For most of the warmer months of the year.

Wingspan: Approx 30mm.