Osiris smokey blue

Introduction: Male Osiris Smokey Blues (E. osiris) can be observed at midday on the tops of koppies. Both sexes flutter near the ground, sucking at damp patches close to streams.

Distribution: Northern Namibia.

Breeding/Larval food: Various bean leaves of the Fabaceae family.

Colouration: Distinctive double black spots with bright orange lunules near the edges of the hindwings.

On the wing: Most months of the year especially spring and autumn broods.

Wingspan: Approx 30mm.