Olive haired swift

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.