D’Urban’s Woolly Legs
Lachnocnema durbani
Points
10
per confirmed sighting
D’Urban’s Woolly Legs.
Lachnocnema durbani
Category
butterflies moths
Family
Lycaenidae
Size
Species-level wingspan was not resolved from the selected structured trait source; no numerical size has been inferred.
Points
10 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding d’urban’s woolly legs in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
LepTraits 1.0 habitat-affinity coding: Canopy generalist; Seen near and away from edges; Xeric-associated (strong); Disturbance-associated (strong).
Diet
LepTraits 1.0: larval host-plant family was not resolved; adult diet is not inferred.
Behaviour
When to look
LepTraits 1.0 adult-flight months recorded: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Dec.
Where to see it
South AfricaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
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