Rayed Blue.

Actizera lucida

A closer look

Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding rayed blue in its natural range.

Overview

How to identify it

Habitat

LepTraits 1.0 habitat-affinity coding: Mixed canopy (open affinity); Edge-avoidant (weak); Moisture association varies; Seen near and away from disturbed habitat.

Diet

LepTraits 1.0 larval host-plant association: Fabaceae and Oxalidaceae. Adult diet is not inferred from host-plant data.

Behaviour

When to look

LepTraits 1.0 adult-flight months recorded: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec.

Where to see it

South Africa

Safety and etiquette

Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.

Verification and sources

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