Cacyreus lingeus
Cacyreus lingeus, the common bush blue or bush bronze, is a butterfly of the family Lycaenidae. As with other Cacyreus species it is endemic to the Afrotropics.[2]
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Range
It is a common species in much of sub-Saharan Africa, though mostly at lower altitudes.[2]
Description
The wingspan is 22–27 mm for males and 22–28 mm for females. The larvae are pale green.[2]
Habits
Adults are on wing year-round, with a peak from October to February. In exceptional situations adults may be on the wing in winter months in cooler areas.[3]
Foodplants
The larvae may feed on the flowers, the leaves or inside the stems of their foodplants.[2] Various Lamiaceae species are utilized, including Plectranthus, Salvia, Calamintha, Lavandula, Mentha and Hemizygia species.
Gallery
male upper & underside 
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References
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- Cacyreus at Markku Savela's Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms
- Hoskins, Adrian. "Butterflies of Africa: Common Bush Blue". Learn About Butterflies: the complete guide to the world of butterflies and moths. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
- Woodhall, Steve (2005). Field Guide to Butterflies of South Africa. Cape Town, South Africa: Struik. ISBN 978-1-86872-724-7.
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