dickson's copper (chrysoritis dicksoni) in Fynbos, a unique and biodiverse shrubland habitat in Western South Africa.
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dickson's copper

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chrysoritis dicksoniESA Categories -insects

  • National Parks/ Sanctuaries

    -

  • Common Names

    dickson's copper, strandveld copper, dickson's strandveld copper

  • Regions

    South Africa

  • Population

    Unknown, but thought to be declining due to habitat loss.

  • Habitat

    Fynbos, a unique and biodiverse shrubland habitat in Western South Africa.

  • Weight(in lbs) and Life Span

    0.0007 and 1

Regions

South Africa

Chrysoritis dicksoni is a species of butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It's native to South Africa and known for its vibrant, metallic blue color.

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