Cacyreus lingeus
Cacyreus lingeus
The Common Bush Blue or Bush Bronze is a butterfly of the Lycaenidae family. It is found in Africa, south of the Sahara.
The wingspan is 22–27 mm for males and 22–28 mm for females. Adults are on wing year round, with a peak from October to February. In exceptional situations adults may be on wing in winter months in cooler areas.
The larvae feed on the flowers of various Lamiaceae species, including ''Plectranthus'', ''Salvia'', ''Calamintha'', ''Lavandula'', ''Mentha'' and ''Hemizygia'' species.
The wingspan is 22–27 mm for males and 22–28 mm for females. Adults are on wing year round, with a peak from October to February. In exceptional situations adults may be on wing in winter months in cooler areas.
The larvae feed on the flowers of various Lamiaceae species, including ''Plectranthus'', ''Salvia'', ''Calamintha'', ''Lavandula'', ''Mentha'' and ''Hemizygia'' species.
