diamond opal (chrysoritis trimeni) in Fynbos vegetation, a type of shrubland or heathland vegetation located in the Western Cape of South Africa.
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chrysoritis trimeniESA Categories -insects

  • National Parks/ Sanctuaries

    -

  • Common Names

    diamond opal, trimen's opal

  • Regions

    South Africa

  • Population

    Unknown but thought to be decreasing due to habitat loss.

  • Habitat

    Fynbos vegetation, a type of shrubland or heathland vegetation located in the Western Cape of South Africa.

  • Weight(in lbs) and Life Span

    0.0004 and 1

Regions

South Africa

Chrysoritis trimeni, also known as Trimen's Opal, is a species of butterfly in the Lycaenidae family. It is endemic to South Africa and is most notable for its shiny, opalescent wings.

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