Macken’s Dart
Acleros mackenii
Points
10
per confirmed sighting
Macken’s Dart.
Acleros mackenii
Category
butterflies moths
Family
Hesperiidae
Size
LepTraits 1.0 wingspan: approximately 2.4–2.1 cm.
Points
10 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding macken’s dart in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
LepTraits 1.0 habitat-affinity coding: Mixed canopy (closed affinity); Edge-associated (strong); Mesic-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: Jan, Mar, Apr, May.
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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