andrewmorton's Identifications

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6 photos

What

Brown Tricolour Tiger Moth (Rhodogastria amasis)

Observer

carltaljaard

Date

May 12, 2024 10:54 PM SAST

Place

Merriman Avenue, Stellenbosch, WC, ZA (Google, OSM)
Brown Tricolour Tiger Moth - Photo (c) Brian du Preez, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Brian du Preez
andrewmorton's ID: Brown Tricolour Tiger Moth (Rhodogastria amasis)
Added on May 30, 2024
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Chestnut Emperor (Melanocera menippe)

Observer

phumla5

Date

November 25, 2023 01:26 PM SAST

Place

Alfred Nzo, ZA-EC, ZA (Google, OSM)
Chestnut Emperor - Photo (c) theron_family, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by theron_family
andrewmorton's ID: Chestnut Emperor (Melanocera menippe)
Added on May 27, 2024
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What

Pine Emperor (Nudaurelia cytherea)

Observer

mishateasdale

Date

May 23, 2024 01:59 PM SAST

Place

Overberg (Google, OSM)
Pine Emperor - Photo (c) Jaimé Strydom, all rights reserved, uploaded by Jaimé Strydom
andrewmorton's ID: Pine Emperor (Nudaurelia cytherea)
Added on May 27, 2024
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2 photos

What

Mopane Worm (Gonimbrasia belina)

Observer

geoffblow

Date

April 23, 2022 03:00 PM SAST

Place

NC, ZA (Google, OSM)

Description

Hand-sized caterpillar on safari at Motswari private game reserve, South Africa

Mopane Worm - Photo (c) Malcolm Douglas, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Malcolm Douglas
andrewmorton's ID: Mopane Worm (Gonimbrasia belina)
Added on May 25, 2024
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5 photos

What

Lappet Moths (Family Lasiocampidae)

Observer

heidib

Date

May 28, 2022 08:07 AM SAST

Place

Bo-Karoo, South Africa (Google, OSM)
Lappet Moths - Photo (c) magriet b, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by magriet b
andrewmorton's ID: Lappet Moths (Family Lasiocampidae)
Added on May 25, 2024
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2 photos

What

Mountain White-Spot (Mesocelis monticola)

Observer

joeleneking

Date

October 2, 2022 10:30 AM SAST

Place

Namakwa, Northern Cape, South Africa (Google, OSM)
Mountain White-Spot - Photo (c) magriet b, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by magriet b
andrewmorton's ID: Mountain White-Spot (Mesocelis monticola)
Added on May 25, 2024
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Phiala - Photo no rights reserved, uploaded by Joseph Heymans
andrewmorton's ID: Genus Phiala, a member of Monkey Moths (Family Eupterotidae)
Added on May 25, 2024
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2 photos

What

Genus Phiala

Observer

hhodgson

Date

September 17, 2022 12:47 PM SAST

Place

Namakwa, Northern Cape, South Africa (Google, OSM)
Phiala - Photo no rights reserved, uploaded by Joseph Heymans
andrewmorton's ID: Genus Phiala, a member of Monkey Moths (Family Eupterotidae)
Added on May 25, 2024
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What

Cherry Spot (Diaphone eumela)

Observer

curlysumac

Date

August 21, 2023 04:07 PM SAST

Place

Namakwa District Municipality, South Africa (Google, OSM)
Cherry Spot - Photo (c) Brian du Preez, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Brian du Preez
andrewmorton's ID: Cherry Spot (Diaphone eumela)
Added on May 25, 2024
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2 photos

What

Geometer Moths (Family Geometridae)

Observer

fionahellmann

Date

August 27, 2023 11:38 AM SAST

Place

Namakwa District Municipality, South Africa (Google, OSM)
Geometer Moths - Photo (c) Sune Holt, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Sune Holt
andrewmorton's ID: Geometer Moths (Family Geometridae)
Added on May 25, 2024
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2 photos

What

Cutworm Moths and Allies (Family Noctuidae)

Observer

pl_stenger

Date

August 29, 2023 02:07 PM SAST

Place

Namakwa District Municipality, South Africa (Google, OSM)
Sorrel Moths - Photo (c) Rhynhardt Krynauw, all rights reserved, uploaded by Rhynhardt Krynauw
andrewmorton's ID: Sorrel Moths (Genus Klugeana)
Added on May 25, 2024
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What

Coppers (Genus Aloeides)

Observer

vaughanjessnitz

Date

December 13, 2022 11:38 AM SAST

Place

Victoria West, 7070, South Africa (Google, OSM)
Coppers - Photo no rights reserved, uploaded by Andrew Deacon
andrewmorton's ID: Coppers (Genus Aloeides)
Added on May 25, 2024
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10 photos

What

Dark Widows (Genus Tarsocera)

Observer

graham_g

Date

October 16, 2023 06:18 AM SAST

Place

Papkuilsfontein, Namakwa District Municipality, South Africa (Google, OSM)
Dark Widows - Photo (c) magriet b, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by magriet b
andrewmorton's ID: Dark Widows (Genus Tarsocera)
Added on May 25, 2024
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What

Cherry Spot (Diaphone eumela)

Observer

evigierisch

Date

August 24, 2002 09:35 AM SAST

Place

Namakwa, Südafrika (Google, OSM)
Cherry Spot - Photo (c) Brian du Preez, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Brian du Preez
andrewmorton's ID: Cherry Spot (Diaphone eumela)
Added on May 25, 2024
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What

Clay Monkey (Phyllalia patens)

Observer

robert_thibault

Date

September 8, 2012 10:15 PM SAST

Place

klein cedarburg Afrique du Sud (Google, OSM)

Description

Ceres Park Afrique du Sud
Klein Cedarburg Reserve

Clay Monkey - Photo (c) auroravt, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
andrewmorton's ID: Clay Monkey (Phyllalia patens)
Added on May 25, 2024
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2 photos

What

Giant Cupids (Genus Lepidochrysops)

Observer

steveball

Date

January 19, 2024 11:29 AM SAST

Place

Walter Sisulu Rural, Walter Sisulu, EC, ZA (Google, OSM)

Description

Underside looks like plebeian but it’s smaller than normal.

Giant Cupids - Photo (c) Brian du Preez, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Brian du Preez
andrewmorton's ID: Giant Cupids (Genus Lepidochrysops)
Added on May 25, 2024
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What

Dodgers (Genus Afrogegenes)

Observer

alandmanson

Date

April 4, 2024 02:48 PM SAST

Place

Vanderkloof, Northern Cape, South Africa (Google, OSM)
Dodgers - Photo (c) suncana, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by suncana
andrewmorton's ID: Dodgers (Genus Afrogegenes)
Added on May 25, 2024
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What

Opal Coppers (Genus Chrysoritis)

Observer

rjbasson

Date

May 15, 2024 10:52 AM SAST

Place

Namakwa District Municipality, South Africa (Google, OSM)

Description

Larva in nest of Camponotus maculatus. Food plant closest to nest = Mesemb sp.

Opal Coppers - Photo (c) Felix Riegel, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Felix Riegel
andrewmorton's ID: Opal Coppers (Genus Chrysoritis)
Added on May 25, 2024
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What

The Geometrician (Grammodes stolida)

Observer

hhodgson

Date

February 12, 2020 05:51 AM SAST

Place

Mokala National Park, Pixley ka Seme, Northern Cape, South Africa (Google, OSM)
The Geometrician - Photo (c) Ferran Turmo Gort, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA)
andrewmorton's ID: The Geometrician (Grammodes stolida)
Added on May 25, 2024
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What

African Monarch (Danaus chrysippus ssp. orientis)

Observer

hhodgson

Date

February 12, 2020 07:24 AM SAST

Place

Mokala National Park, Pixley ka Seme, Northern Cape, South Africa (Google, OSM)
African Monarch - Photo (c) James Steamer, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by James Steamer
andrewmorton's ID: African Monarch (Danaus chrysippus ssp. orientis)
Added on May 25, 2024
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What

African Monarch (Danaus chrysippus ssp. orientis)

Observer

hhodgson

Date

February 12, 2020 07:24 AM SAST

Place

Mokala National Park, Pixley ka Seme, Northern Cape, South Africa (Google, OSM)
African Monarch - Photo (c) James Steamer, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by James Steamer
andrewmorton's ID: African Monarch (Danaus chrysippus ssp. orientis)
Added on May 25, 2024
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Photos / Sounds

What

African Monarch (Danaus chrysippus ssp. orientis)

Observer

hhodgson

Date

February 12, 2020 07:25 AM SAST

Place

Mokala National Park, Pixley ka Seme, Northern Cape, South Africa (Google, OSM)
African Monarch - Photo (c) James Steamer, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by James Steamer
andrewmorton's ID: African Monarch (Danaus chrysippus ssp. orientis)
Added on May 25, 2024
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2 photos

What

Plain Tiger Butterfly (Danaus chrysippus)

Observer

hhodgson

Date

February 12, 2020 07:25 AM SAST

Place

Mokala National Park, Pixley ka Seme, Northern Cape, South Africa (Google, OSM)
African Monarch - Photo (c) James Steamer, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by James Steamer
andrewmorton's ID: African Monarch (Danaus chrysippus ssp. orientis)
Added on May 25, 2024
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2 photos

What

Plain Tiger Butterfly (Danaus chrysippus)

Observer

hhodgson

Date

February 12, 2020 07:25 AM SAST

Place

Mokala National Park, Pixley ka Seme, Northern Cape, South Africa (Google, OSM)
African Monarch - Photo (c) James Steamer, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by James Steamer
andrewmorton's ID: African Monarch (Danaus chrysippus ssp. orientis)
Added on May 25, 2024
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2 photos

What

Western Cape Autumn Widow (Dira clytus ssp. clytus)

Observer

sammontignies78

Date

April 28, 2024 02:00 PM SAST

Place

Table Mountain National Park, City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa (Google, OSM)
Western Cape Autumn Widow - Photo (c) Colin Ralston, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Colin Ralston
andrewmorton's ID: Western Cape Autumn Widow (Dira clytus ssp. clytus)
Added on May 7, 2024
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What

Garden Acraea (Acraea horta)

Observer

jamie1484

Date

April 26, 2024 05:18 PM SAST

Place

Sans Pareil, 1 Welbevind Way, Hout Bay, Cape Town, 7806, South Africa (Google, OSM)
Garden Acraea - Photo (c) Colin Ralston, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Colin Ralston
andrewmorton's ID: Garden Acraea (Acraea horta)
Added on May 7, 2024
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3 photos

What

Garden Acraea (Acraea horta)

Observer

rachelwarwick

Date

April 28, 2024 03:05 PM SAST

Place

Albrecht Street, Constantia, WC, ZA (Google, OSM)
Garden Acraea - Photo (c) Colin Ralston, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Colin Ralston
andrewmorton's ID: Garden Acraea (Acraea horta)
Added on May 7, 2024
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What

Common Dotted Border (Mylothris agathina ssp. agathina)

Observer

patriciat2

Date

April 29, 2024 01:47 PM SAST

Place

Wynberg NU (2), Cape Town, 7824, South Africa (Google, OSM)

Description

Top one is cabbage white, other is dotted border (see separate entry)

Common Dotted Border - Photo (c) Ricky Taylor, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Ricky Taylor
andrewmorton's ID: Common Dotted Border (Mylothris agathina ssp. agathina)
Added on May 7, 2024
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What

Large White (Pieris brassicae)

Observer

gaenor

Date

May 3, 2024 01:29 PM SAST

Place

Reservoir Road, Somerset West, WC, ZA (Google, OSM)
Large White - Photo (c) Freyja Brown, all rights reserved, uploaded by Freyja Brown
andrewmorton's ID: Large White (Pieris brassicae)
Added on May 7, 2024
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3 photos

What

Silver-bottom Brown (Pseudonympha magus)

Observer

izithunzi

Date

April 26, 2024 02:06 PM SAST

Place

Sandbaai, 7200, South Africa (Google, OSM)
Silver-bottom Brown - Photo (c) Nick Helme, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Nick Helme
andrewmorton's ID: Silver-bottom Brown (Pseudonympha magus)
Added on May 7, 2024
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