Teracolus (Colotis) eris
The Banded Gold Tip is a common and widespread butterfly that can be found in corners of all South Africa’s provinces. While reaching their highest densities in forest and savanna, they have a wide habitat tolerance, avoiding only succulent karoo, fynbos and mountain grasslands. They’re very fond of settling on flowers, fluttering rapidly around them before landing, are fast fliers and usually don’t fly higher than 2m off the ground. Adults have a wingspan of between 4 and 5cm and are on the wing year-round, their numbers peaking in autumn. The larvae feed on the leaves of shepherd’s bushes.
This post was scheduled to publish while we are exploring two of South Africa’s national parks during the South African winter holidays. We will respond to comments on our return. Stay safe and well!
DeWetsWild 
Ek het hierdie skoenlappertjie al ‘n hele paar keer gesien. Jou foto’s is mooi waar hulle so om die blomme vlieg!
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Baie dankie, Corna. Ek moet erken ek het hierdie kalant maar eers onlangs begin raaksien.
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You have become adept at photographing butterflies, Dries. A bonus for me in these ones are the flowers 🙂
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I couldn’t have been more grateful for the Pride of de Kaap attracting so many autumn butterflies!
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I love the flight photos!!!
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Thank you very much!
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Attractive markings and I like the shepherd’s bush.
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Many animals, from butterflies to giraffes, love the shepherd’s bush – it provides excellent fodder.
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