Chrysoritis

	Chrysoritis ''Chrysoritis'', commonly called opals or coppers, is a genus of butterflies in the family Lycaenidae found mainly in southern Africa and particularly South Africa. Species Species of the genus include:''Chrysoritis'' at Markku Savela's ''Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms'' The ''chrysaor'' species group: * '' Chrysoritis aethon '' (Trimen, 1887) – Lydenburg opal * '' Chrysoritis aureus'' (van Son, 1966) – Heidelberg copper or golden opal * '' [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Chrysoritis Beaufortius ''Chrysoritis beaufortius'', the Beaufort opal, is a butterfly of the family Lycaenidae found only in South Africa. The wingspan is 32–36 mm for males and 32–38 mm for females. The flight period is from August to February in one brood. Larvae feed on '' Dimorphotheca cuneata''. They are associated with ''Crematogaster peringueyi'' ants. Subspecies ''Chrysoritis beaufortius beaufortius'' – South Africa: Western Cape ''Chrysoritis beaufortius charlesi'' (Dickson, 1970) – South Africa: Northern Cape The Northern Cape is the largest and most sparsely populated province of South Africa. It was created in 1994 when the Cape Province was split up. Its capital is Kimberley. It includes the Kalahari Gemsbok National Park, part of the Kgalagadi T ... '' Chrysoritis beaufortius stepheni'' (Dickson, 1978) – South Africa: Northern Cape ''Chrysoritis beaufortius sutherlandensis'' Heath & Pringle, 2007 – South Africa: Northern Cape file:Chrysoritis beaufortius ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Chrysoritis Pan ''Chrysoritis pan'', the Pan opal, is a species of butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is endemic to South Africa, where it is found in the Western Cape, the Northern Cape and the Eastern Cape. The wingspan is 20–28 mm for males and 22–32 mm for females. Adults are on wing from August to May, with peaks from October to November and from February to March. The larvae feed on ''Osteospermum'' species, ''Chrysanthemoides incana ''Chrysanthemoides'' is one of eight genera of the Calenduleae, with a centre of diversity in South Africa. The genus contains only two species, but is known for the invasive "Bitou Bush" '' Chrysanthemoides monilifera''. Studies of this genus h ...'' and '' Zygophyllum retrofractum''. They are attended to by '' Crematogaster liengmei'' ants. Subspecies ''Chrysoritis pan pan'' (South Africa: Western Cape) ''Chrysoritis pan lysander'' (Pennington, 1962) (South Africa: Eastern Cape, Western Cape, Northern Cape) '' Chrysoritis pan henni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Chrysoritis Nigricans ''Chrysoritis nigricans'', the dark opal, is a butterfly of the family Lycaenidae found only in South Africa. The wingspan is 22–33 mm for males and 23–38 mm for females. Flight period is multi-brooded from September to April, peaking October/November and March. Larvae feed on ''Thesium'' species, ''Osteospermum polygaloides'', and ''Zygophyllum ''Zygophyllum'' is the type genus of the flowering plant family Zygophyllaceae. The generic name is derived from the Greek words ζυγόν (''zygon''), meaning "double", and φυλλον (''phyllon''), meaning "leaf". It refers to the leaves, ...'' species. They are associated with ants of the genus '' Crematogaster''. Subspecies ''Chrysoritis nigricans nigricans'' (South Africa: Western Cape province) ''Chrysoritis nigricans zwartbergae'' (Dickson, 1982) (South Africa: Western Cape province) ''Chrysoritis nigricans rubrescens'' Heath & Pringle, 2007 (South Africa: Western Cape province) References nigri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Chrysoritis Felthami ''Chrysoritis felthami'', the Feltham's opal, is a butterfly of the family Lycaenidae. It is found in South Africa. It was originally described by Roland Trimen under the name ''Zeritis felthami''. This species was named in honour of Henry Louis Langley Feltham. The wingspan is 22–27 mm for males and 23–33 mm for females. Adults are on wing from August to April with peaks in October and February. There are several generations per year. The larvae feed on '' Zygophyllum flexuosum'' and '' Zygophyllum sessilifolium''. They are attended to by ''Crematogaster peringueyi ''Crematogaster peringueyi'' is a southern African arboreal species of ant. They are commonly known as the black cocktail ant or swartwipgatmier (Afrikaans) for their colour and habit of arching their abdomens when alarmed. Habits They make t ...'' ants. Subspecies ''Chrysoritis felthami felthami'' (coastal fynbos in Western Cape) ''Chrysoritis felthami dukei'' (Dickson, 1967) (Steinkopf area i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Chrysoritis Pyroeis ''Chrysoritis pyroeis'', the sand-dune opal, is a butterfly of the family Lycaenidae. It is found in South Africa. The wingspan is 22–31 mm for males and 25–38 mm for females. Adults are on wing from August to April with peaks from September to October and in February. There are several generations per year. The larvae feed on '' Zygophyllum flexuosum'' and ''Thesium ''Thesium'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Santalaceae. It is particularly well represented in South Africa. The following species are recognised by ''The Plant List'': '' Thesium acuminatum'' A.W. Hill ''Thesium acutissimum'' A ...'' species. They are attended to by '' Myrmicaria nigra'' ants. Subspecies ''Chrysoritis pyroeis pyroeis'' (Western Cape, along the west coast to the Northern Cape and along the south coast to Stilbaai) ''Chrysoritis pyroeis hersaleki'' (Dickson, 1970) (fynbos in coastal hills near Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape) References Butterflies des ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Chrysoritis Palmus ''Chrysoritis palmus'', the water opal, is a butterfly of the family Lycaenidae. It is found in South Africa. The wingspan is 21–29 mm for males and 25–31 mm for females. Adults of ''C. p. palmus'' are on year from September to April, with a peak in December. The peak for ''C. p. margueritae'' is January to March. There are several generations per year. The larvae feed on '' Aspalathus sarcantha'', '' Aspalathus carnosa'', ''Chrysanthemoides monilifera'', ''Berzelia intermedia'', ''Berzelia lanuginosa'' and '' Berzelia abrotanoides''. They are attended to by ''Crematogaster peringueyi ''Crematogaster peringueyi'' is a southern African arboreal species of ant. They are commonly known as the black cocktail ant or swartwipgatmier (Afrikaans) for their colour and habit of arching their abdomens when alarmed. Habits They make t ...'' ants. Subspecies ''Chrysoritis palmus palmus'' (Western Cape) ''Chrysoritis palmus margueritae'' (Dickson, 1982) (Western Cape to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Chrysoritis Adonis ''Chrysoritis adonis'', the Adonis opal, is a species of butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is endemic to South Africa, where it is found on the northern slopes of the Gydoberg, the Skurweberg, the Baviaanskloofberg and the Waboomberg, as well as the Elandskloof near Seweweekspoort. The wingspan is 29–36 mm for males and 30–37 mm for females. Adults are on wing from October to March, with peaks in November and January. There are multiple generations per year. The larvae feed on ''Thesium'' and ''Zygophyllum'' species. They are attended to by '' Crematogaster liengmei'' ants. Subspecies ''Chrysoritis adonis adonis'' (South Africa: Western Cape province) ''Chrysoritis adonis aridimontis'' Heath & Pringle, 2007 (South Africa: Western Cape province) References * adon Adon ( phn, 𐤀𐤃𐤍) literally means "lord." Adon has an uncertain etymology, although it is generally believed to be derived from the Ugaritic ad, “father.” Ugaritic tradition ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Chrysoritis Brooksi ''Chrysoritis brooksi'', the Brook's opal, is a butterfly of the family Lycaenidae found only in South Africa. The wingspan is 26–30 mm for males and 28–32 mm for females. Its flight period is from September to April, occasionally as late as June. Larvae feed on ''Thesium'' and ''Zygophyllum'' species. They are associated with ''Crematogaster peringueyi ''Crematogaster peringueyi'' is a southern African arboreal species of ant. They are commonly known as the black cocktail ant or swartwipgatmier (Afrikaans) for their colour and habit of arching their abdomens when alarmed. Habits They make t ...'' ants. Subspecies ''Chrysoritis brooksi brooksi'' (South Africa: Western Cape Province) ''Chrysoritis brooksi tearei'' (Dickson, 1966) (South Africa: Western Cape Province) References External linksinsecte.org: images of this species Butterflies described in 1938 Chrysoritis Endemic butterflies of South Africa {{Aphnaeini-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Chrysoritis Phosphor ''Chrysoritis phosphor'', the scarce scarlet or golden flash, is a butterfly of the family Lycaenidae. The species was first described by Roland Trimen in 1866. It is found in South Africa. The wingspan The wingspan (or just span) of a bird or an airplane is the distance from one wingtip to the other wingtip. For example, the Boeing 777–200 has a wingspan of , and a wandering albatross (''Diomedea exulans'') caught in 1965 had a wingspan of ... is 24–28 mm for males and 26–31 mm for females. Adults are on wing year round, but mainly in November and April. The associated ant species is unknown but is suspected to be an arboreal '' Crematogaster'' species. Subspecies ''Chrysoritis phosphor phosphor'' (Eastern Cape) ''Chrysoritis phosphor borealis'' (Quickelberge, 1972) (KwaZulu-Natal midlands and Mpumalanga) References Butterflies described in 1866 Chrysoritis Endemic butterflies of South Africa Taxa named by Roland Trimen {{Aphnaeini-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Chrysoritis Aureus ''Chrysoritis aureus'', the Heidelberg copper or golden opal, is a species of butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is endemic to South Africa, where it is found in montane grassland in Gauteng and Mpumalanga provinces. The wingspan is 24–28 mm for males and 28–32 mm for females. Adults are on wing year-round with peaks in December and March. The larvae feed on ''Clutia pulchella ''Clutia pulchella'', the lightning bush, is a southern African dioecious shrub of the family Peraceae. It occurs at middle altitudes in Namibia, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Eswatini, Botswana, Lesotho and South Africa. Description They may grow hi ...'' varieties. They are attended to by '' Crematogaster liengmei'' ants. References External links Chrysoritis Butterflies described in 1966 Endemic butterflies of South Africa Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Aphnaeini-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Chrysoritis Irene ''Chrysoritis irene'', the Irene's opal, is a species of butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is endemic to South Africa, where it is found in fynbos on the Du Toit's Kloof mountains and Rivieronderendberge in the Western Cape. The wingspan is 30–32 mm for males and 32–34 mm for females. Adults are on wing from October to April, with peaks in November and March. There are multiple generations per year. The larvae probably feed on ''Dimorphotheca ''Dimorphotheca'' is a genus of plants in the family Asteraceae, native to Africa. is one of eight genera of the Calenduleae, with a centre of diversity in Southern Africa. Some species can hybridize with ''Osteospermum'', and crosses are sold a ...'' species. References Chrysoritis Butterflies described in 1968 Endemic butterflies of South Africa Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Aphnaeini-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Chrysoritis Chrysaor ''Chrysoritis chrysaor'', the golden copper or burnished opal, is a butterfly of the family Lycaenidae. It is found in South Africa, where it is widespread in the east. The wingspan is 22–27 mm for males and 23–30 mm for females. Adults are on the wing year-round with peaks in November and February at high altitudes. The larvae feed on ''Tylecodon paniculatus'', ''Cotyledon orbiculata'', '' Zygophyllum sessilifolium'', '' Z. retrofractum'', ''Acacia karroo'' and ''Rhus Sumac ( or ), also spelled sumach, is any of about 35 species of flowering plants in the genus ''Rhus'' and related genera in the cashew family (Anacardiaceae). Sumacs grow in subtropical and temperate regions throughout the world, including Eas ...'' species. They are attended to by '' Crematogaster liengmei'' ants. References Butterflies described in 1864 Chrysoritis Endemic butterflies of South Africa Taxa named by Roland Trimen {{Aphnaeini-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]

	Chrysoritis ''Chrysoritis'', commonly called opals or coppers, is a genus of butterflies in the family Lycaenidae found mainly in southern Africa and particularly South Africa. Species Species of the genus include:''Chrysoritis'' at Markku Savela's ''Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms'' The ''chrysaor'' species group: * '' Chrysoritis aethon '' (Trimen, 1887) – Lydenburg opal * '' Chrysoritis aureus'' (van Son, 1966) – Heidelberg copper or golden opal * '' [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Chrysoritis Beaufortius ''Chrysoritis beaufortius'', the Beaufort opal, is a butterfly of the family Lycaenidae found only in South Africa. The wingspan is 32–36 mm for males and 32–38 mm for females. The flight period is from August to February in one brood. Larvae feed on '' Dimorphotheca cuneata''. They are associated with ''Crematogaster peringueyi'' ants. Subspecies ''Chrysoritis beaufortius beaufortius'' – South Africa: Western Cape ''Chrysoritis beaufortius charlesi'' (Dickson, 1970) – South Africa: Northern Cape The Northern Cape is the largest and most sparsely populated province of South Africa. It was created in 1994 when the Cape Province was split up. Its capital is Kimberley. It includes the Kalahari Gemsbok National Park, part of the Kgalagadi T ... '' Chrysoritis beaufortius stepheni'' (Dickson, 1978) – South Africa: Northern Cape ''Chrysoritis beaufortius sutherlandensis'' Heath & Pringle, 2007 – South Africa: Northern Cape file:Chrysoritis beaufortius ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Chrysoritis Pan ''Chrysoritis pan'', the Pan opal, is a species of butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is endemic to South Africa, where it is found in the Western Cape, the Northern Cape and the Eastern Cape. The wingspan is 20–28 mm for males and 22–32 mm for females. Adults are on wing from August to May, with peaks from October to November and from February to March. The larvae feed on ''Osteospermum'' species, ''Chrysanthemoides incana ''Chrysanthemoides'' is one of eight genera of the Calenduleae, with a centre of diversity in South Africa. The genus contains only two species, but is known for the invasive "Bitou Bush" '' Chrysanthemoides monilifera''. Studies of this genus h ...'' and '' Zygophyllum retrofractum''. They are attended to by '' Crematogaster liengmei'' ants. Subspecies ''Chrysoritis pan pan'' (South Africa: Western Cape) ''Chrysoritis pan lysander'' (Pennington, 1962) (South Africa: Eastern Cape, Western Cape, Northern Cape) '' Chrysoritis pan henni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Chrysoritis Nigricans ''Chrysoritis nigricans'', the dark opal, is a butterfly of the family Lycaenidae found only in South Africa. The wingspan is 22–33 mm for males and 23–38 mm for females. Flight period is multi-brooded from September to April, peaking October/November and March. Larvae feed on ''Thesium'' species, ''Osteospermum polygaloides'', and ''Zygophyllum ''Zygophyllum'' is the type genus of the flowering plant family Zygophyllaceae. The generic name is derived from the Greek words ζυγόν (''zygon''), meaning "double", and φυλλον (''phyllon''), meaning "leaf". It refers to the leaves, ...'' species. They are associated with ants of the genus '' Crematogaster''. Subspecies ''Chrysoritis nigricans nigricans'' (South Africa: Western Cape province) ''Chrysoritis nigricans zwartbergae'' (Dickson, 1982) (South Africa: Western Cape province) ''Chrysoritis nigricans rubrescens'' Heath & Pringle, 2007 (South Africa: Western Cape province) References nigri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Chrysoritis Felthami ''Chrysoritis felthami'', the Feltham's opal, is a butterfly of the family Lycaenidae. It is found in South Africa. It was originally described by Roland Trimen under the name ''Zeritis felthami''. This species was named in honour of Henry Louis Langley Feltham. The wingspan is 22–27 mm for males and 23–33 mm for females. Adults are on wing from August to April with peaks in October and February. There are several generations per year. The larvae feed on '' Zygophyllum flexuosum'' and '' Zygophyllum sessilifolium''. They are attended to by ''Crematogaster peringueyi ''Crematogaster peringueyi'' is a southern African arboreal species of ant. They are commonly known as the black cocktail ant or swartwipgatmier (Afrikaans) for their colour and habit of arching their abdomens when alarmed. Habits They make t ...'' ants. Subspecies ''Chrysoritis felthami felthami'' (coastal fynbos in Western Cape) ''Chrysoritis felthami dukei'' (Dickson, 1967) (Steinkopf area i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Chrysoritis Pyroeis ''Chrysoritis pyroeis'', the sand-dune opal, is a butterfly of the family Lycaenidae. It is found in South Africa. The wingspan is 22–31 mm for males and 25–38 mm for females. Adults are on wing from August to April with peaks from September to October and in February. There are several generations per year. The larvae feed on '' Zygophyllum flexuosum'' and ''Thesium ''Thesium'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Santalaceae. It is particularly well represented in South Africa. The following species are recognised by ''The Plant List'': '' Thesium acuminatum'' A.W. Hill ''Thesium acutissimum'' A ...'' species. They are attended to by '' Myrmicaria nigra'' ants. Subspecies ''Chrysoritis pyroeis pyroeis'' (Western Cape, along the west coast to the Northern Cape and along the south coast to Stilbaai) ''Chrysoritis pyroeis hersaleki'' (Dickson, 1970) (fynbos in coastal hills near Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape) References Butterflies des ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Chrysoritis Palmus ''Chrysoritis palmus'', the water opal, is a butterfly of the family Lycaenidae. It is found in South Africa. The wingspan is 21–29 mm for males and 25–31 mm for females. Adults of ''C. p. palmus'' are on year from September to April, with a peak in December. The peak for ''C. p. margueritae'' is January to March. There are several generations per year. The larvae feed on '' Aspalathus sarcantha'', '' Aspalathus carnosa'', ''Chrysanthemoides monilifera'', ''Berzelia intermedia'', ''Berzelia lanuginosa'' and '' Berzelia abrotanoides''. They are attended to by ''Crematogaster peringueyi ''Crematogaster peringueyi'' is a southern African arboreal species of ant. They are commonly known as the black cocktail ant or swartwipgatmier (Afrikaans) for their colour and habit of arching their abdomens when alarmed. Habits They make t ...'' ants. Subspecies ''Chrysoritis palmus palmus'' (Western Cape) ''Chrysoritis palmus margueritae'' (Dickson, 1982) (Western Cape to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Chrysoritis Adonis ''Chrysoritis adonis'', the Adonis opal, is a species of butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is endemic to South Africa, where it is found on the northern slopes of the Gydoberg, the Skurweberg, the Baviaanskloofberg and the Waboomberg, as well as the Elandskloof near Seweweekspoort. The wingspan is 29–36 mm for males and 30–37 mm for females. Adults are on wing from October to March, with peaks in November and January. There are multiple generations per year. The larvae feed on ''Thesium'' and ''Zygophyllum'' species. They are attended to by '' Crematogaster liengmei'' ants. Subspecies ''Chrysoritis adonis adonis'' (South Africa: Western Cape province) ''Chrysoritis adonis aridimontis'' Heath & Pringle, 2007 (South Africa: Western Cape province) References * adon Adon ( phn, 𐤀𐤃𐤍) literally means "lord." Adon has an uncertain etymology, although it is generally believed to be derived from the Ugaritic ad, “father.” Ugaritic tradition ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Chrysoritis Brooksi ''Chrysoritis brooksi'', the Brook's opal, is a butterfly of the family Lycaenidae found only in South Africa. The wingspan is 26–30 mm for males and 28–32 mm for females. Its flight period is from September to April, occasionally as late as June. Larvae feed on ''Thesium'' and ''Zygophyllum'' species. They are associated with ''Crematogaster peringueyi ''Crematogaster peringueyi'' is a southern African arboreal species of ant. They are commonly known as the black cocktail ant or swartwipgatmier (Afrikaans) for their colour and habit of arching their abdomens when alarmed. Habits They make t ...'' ants. Subspecies ''Chrysoritis brooksi brooksi'' (South Africa: Western Cape Province) ''Chrysoritis brooksi tearei'' (Dickson, 1966) (South Africa: Western Cape Province) References External linksinsecte.org: images of this species Butterflies described in 1938 Chrysoritis Endemic butterflies of South Africa {{Aphnaeini-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Chrysoritis Phosphor ''Chrysoritis phosphor'', the scarce scarlet or golden flash, is a butterfly of the family Lycaenidae. The species was first described by Roland Trimen in 1866. It is found in South Africa. The wingspan The wingspan (or just span) of a bird or an airplane is the distance from one wingtip to the other wingtip. For example, the Boeing 777–200 has a wingspan of , and a wandering albatross (''Diomedea exulans'') caught in 1965 had a wingspan of ... is 24–28 mm for males and 26–31 mm for females. Adults are on wing year round, but mainly in November and April. The associated ant species is unknown but is suspected to be an arboreal '' Crematogaster'' species. Subspecies ''Chrysoritis phosphor phosphor'' (Eastern Cape) ''Chrysoritis phosphor borealis'' (Quickelberge, 1972) (KwaZulu-Natal midlands and Mpumalanga) References Butterflies described in 1866 Chrysoritis Endemic butterflies of South Africa Taxa named by Roland Trimen {{Aphnaeini-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Chrysoritis Aureus ''Chrysoritis aureus'', the Heidelberg copper or golden opal, is a species of butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is endemic to South Africa, where it is found in montane grassland in Gauteng and Mpumalanga provinces. The wingspan is 24–28 mm for males and 28–32 mm for females. Adults are on wing year-round with peaks in December and March. The larvae feed on ''Clutia pulchella ''Clutia pulchella'', the lightning bush, is a southern African dioecious shrub of the family Peraceae. It occurs at middle altitudes in Namibia, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Eswatini, Botswana, Lesotho and South Africa. Description They may grow hi ...'' varieties. They are attended to by '' Crematogaster liengmei'' ants. References External links Chrysoritis Butterflies described in 1966 Endemic butterflies of South Africa Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Aphnaeini-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Chrysoritis Irene ''Chrysoritis irene'', the Irene's opal, is a species of butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is endemic to South Africa, where it is found in fynbos on the Du Toit's Kloof mountains and Rivieronderendberge in the Western Cape. The wingspan is 30–32 mm for males and 32–34 mm for females. Adults are on wing from October to April, with peaks in November and March. There are multiple generations per year. The larvae probably feed on ''Dimorphotheca ''Dimorphotheca'' is a genus of plants in the family Asteraceae, native to Africa. is one of eight genera of the Calenduleae, with a centre of diversity in Southern Africa. Some species can hybridize with ''Osteospermum'', and crosses are sold a ...'' species. References Chrysoritis Butterflies described in 1968 Endemic butterflies of South Africa Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Aphnaeini-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Chrysoritis Chrysaor ''Chrysoritis chrysaor'', the golden copper or burnished opal, is a butterfly of the family Lycaenidae. It is found in South Africa, where it is widespread in the east. The wingspan is 22–27 mm for males and 23–30 mm for females. Adults are on the wing year-round with peaks in November and February at high altitudes. The larvae feed on ''Tylecodon paniculatus'', ''Cotyledon orbiculata'', '' Zygophyllum sessilifolium'', '' Z. retrofractum'', ''Acacia karroo'' and ''Rhus Sumac ( or ), also spelled sumach, is any of about 35 species of flowering plants in the genus ''Rhus'' and related genera in the cashew family (Anacardiaceae). Sumacs grow in subtropical and temperate regions throughout the world, including Eas ...'' species. They are attended to by '' Crematogaster liengmei'' ants. References Butterflies described in 1864 Chrysoritis Endemic butterflies of South Africa Taxa named by Roland Trimen {{Aphnaeini-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]