Bicyclus safitza
The Common Bush Brown inhabits savannas, woodlands and open forests on South Africa’s eastern coast and borders, stretching from Knysna on the Garden Route to the Soutpansberg in Limpopo. Adults have a wingspan of around 45mm and can be seen throughout the year, flying low to the ground and settling often. Males are darker than females. They are fond of rotting fruit.
Common Bush Brown butterfly
Common Bush Brown
Common Bush Brown (dry season form)
Common Bush Brown
Common Bush Brown
Common Bush Brown
Common Bush Brown
Common Bush Browns in flight
They live up to their name in our garden!
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I’d love to have these in our garden!
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I love how nature has given the peaceful butterfly a coloration and markings that help protect it from predators.
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You are so right, John. They easily disappear among the leaves of their bushy abodes.
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I thought you had gone missing in action … but see you have been out chasing lovely butterflies!
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Chasing and being chased for a few days in Kruger, Anne! 😀
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I am looking forward to finding out about those adventures!
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Flutter fly love!
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Ai ek mis die verskeidenheid skoenlappertjies. Hier is baie monarg butterflies endan wat ek ken as koolwitjies wat altyd op groente(kool soorte) eiers lê en wurms vreet dit. Hier is sommer die vinkie ook, dis ‘n gold finch, ook maar ‘n ingevoerde voëeltjie. https://www.projectislandsong.co.nz/index.php/education/non-native-birds/135-goldfinch-picture-sound.html
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Die skoenlappertjies – en helder vinkies – kan darem maar maklik n mens se dag opkikker!
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