Junonia oenone
The outer (under) side of the Blue Pansy’s wings blends in so beautifully with its surroundings that when this butterfly opens its wings and flashes the bright blue, red and white markings on a black background on the inside (topside) of its 5cm wingspan, it often comes as quite a surprise, especially if you didn’t notice it sitting on the bare ground or a rock, as they often do.
Blue Pansies inhabit woodland and savanna, as well as suburban parks and gardens, and occurs over the moister eastern half of South Africa. Adults may be seen throughout the year though they’re much more numerous in spring and autumn. They’re very active during the warmest hours of the day and males, which are territorial, can often be seen chasing each other and other kinds of butterflies around on hilltops.
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Rather striking
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Especially when they suddenly become visible after using their camouflage to great effect!
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Brilliant!
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Beauty in a small package. 🙂
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Oh absolutely, Janet!
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Dis n bekende skoenlapper. Mens sien hul gereeld en oral. Hou van die kleurvolle vlerkies wat lekker inskakeer met skaduwees.
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Jy het heeltemal reg, Ineke. Mens sien hulle gereeld, en daarvoor is ek baie dankbaar!
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