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Bush Kite Swallowtail (Papilio euphranor)

Last observation: Bush Kite Swallowtail from Hogsback, Eastern Cape, South Africa on December 25, 2021 at 11:28 AM by Matthew Fainman (View All) | 0 comments
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Small White Lady (Graphium morania)

Last observation: Small White Lady from Mookgophong/Modimolle, South Africa on February 28, 2024 at 01:11 PM by 24 Valk se Nes Featherbrooke Estate (View All) | 0 comments
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Large Striped Swordtail (Graphium antheus)

Last observation: Large Striped Swordtail from Bela-Bela Local Municipality, South Africa on February 28, 2024 at 12:54 PM by 24 Valk se Nes Featherbrooke Estate (View All) | 0 comments

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Black Swordtail (Graphium colonna)

Last observation: Black Swordtail from Khula Village, South Africa on March 26, 2024 at 11:24 AM by XOLANI TSHAKA (View All) | 0 comments
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Axehead Skipper (Acada biseriata)

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Variable Swift (Torbenlarsenia holtzi)

Last observation: Variable swift from Richards Bay, South Africa on September 9, 2018 at 12:10 PM by Richard Johnstone (View All) | 0 comments

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Twin Swift (Torbenlarsenia gemella)

Last observation: Twin Swift from Hammarsdale - Sterkspruit, Mpumalanga, 3700, South Africa on April 12, 2024 at 12:56 PM by Steve Woodhall (View All) | 0 comments
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Pale Small-branded Swift (Pelopidas thrax)

Last observation: Pale Small-branded Swift from Ugu District Municipality, South Africa on April 3, 2024 at 11:59 AM by Peter Small (View All) | 0 comments
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Water Watchman (Parnara monasi)

Last observation: Water Watchman from Klooflands Road, Kloof, KZN, ZA on April 14, 2024 at 10:44 AM by Paolo Candotti (View All) | 0 comments

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Rusty Swift (Borbo detecta)

Last observation: Rusty Swift from Amanzimtoti, 4125, South Africa on May 12, 2023 at 08:31 AM by blessingmajoka (View All) | 0 comments
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False Swift (Borbo fallax)

Last observation: False swift from Forest Hills, Kloof, 3610, South Africa on April 1, 2024 at 09:12 AM by Steve Woodhall (View All) | 0 comments
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Lesser-horned Swift (Borbo lugens)

Last observation: Lesser-horned Swift from Woodside, Pinetown, 3629, South Africa on February 27, 2024 at 11:01 AM by cara (View All) | 0 comments

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Marsh Swift (Borbo micans)

Last observation: Marsh swift from Meer En See, Richards Bay, 3901, South Africa on April 23, 2023 at 11:33 AM by hendrikmc (View All) | 0 comments
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Common Bellboy (Zenonia zeno)

Last observation: Common Bellboy from Ibis trail, Bivane, Zululand District Municipality, South Africa on March 9, 2024 at 08:06 AM by graham_g (View All) | 0 comments
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Common Dodger (Afrogegenes letterstedti)

Last observation: Common Dodger from Umdoni Municipality, South Africa on April 8, 2024 at 12:29 PM by Peter Small (View All) | 0 comments

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Marsh Dodger (Afrogegenes hottentota)

Last observation: Marsh Dodger from Nylsvley, Vogelfontein on April 12, 2014 by Joseph Heymans (View All) | 0 comments
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Orange Dodger (Afrogegenes ocra)

Last observation: Orange Dodger from Kranskloof, Kloof, 3610, South Africa on May 2, 2022 at 11:59 AM by Mark Liptrot (View All) | 0 comments
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Variegated Acraea Skipper (Fresna nyassae)

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Pale Ranger (Dotta callicles)

Last observation: Pale Ranger from Inkosi Langalibalele Rural, Inkosi Langalibalele, KZN, ZA on March 23, 2024 at 03:48 PM by Anna (View All) | 0 comments
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Cederberg Ranger (Trida sarahae)

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Fulvous Ranger (Nervia mohozutza)

Last observation: Fulvous Ranger from Ehlanzeni District Municipality, South Africa on December 21, 2023 at 04:22 PM by katuchka (View All) | 0 comments

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Shaka’s Ranger (Nervia chaca)

Last observation: Shaka’s Ranger from Joe Gqabi, Eastern Cape, South Africa on January 23, 2024 at 01:49 PM by Ren Hoekstra (View All) | 0 comments
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Modest Sylph (Astictopterus inornatus)

Last observation: Modest Sylph from Klooflands Road, Kloof, KZN, ZA on December 28, 2023 at 10:27 AM by Paolo Candotti (View All) | 0 comments
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Orange Small Fox (Teniorhinus harona)

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Chequered Ranger (Kedestes lepenula)

Last observation: Chequered Ranger from Waterberg District Municipality, South Africa on December 17, 2022 at 09:46 AM by Scott FT Richardson (View All) | 0 comments
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Speckled Ranger (Kedestes macomo)

Last observation: Speckled Ranger from eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa on March 2, 2024 at 12:05 PM by Steve Woodhall (View All) | 0 comments
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Honey Hopper (Platylesches moritili)

Last observation: Honey Hopper from Mopani District Municipality, South Africa on January 22, 2024 at 08:40 AM by Corné Rautenbach (View All) | 0 comments

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Peppered Hopper (Platylesches ayresii)

Last observation: Peppered Hopper from Ehlanzeni District Municipality, South Africa on November 11, 2023 at 01:21 PM by markus lilje (View All) | 0 comments
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Hilltop Hopper (Platylesches dolomitica)

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White-tail Hopper (Platylesches galesa)

Last observation: White-tail hopper from Capricorn District Municipality, South Africa on January 21, 2024 at 10:40 AM by Corné Rautenbach (View All) | 0 comments

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Flower-girl Hopper (Platylesches neba)

Last observation: Flower-girl Hopper from Lower Sabie Camp, Kruger National Park, Ehlanzeni District Municipality, South Africa on December 12, 2023 at 03:32 PM by Andrew Deacon (View All) | 0 comments
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Banded Hopper (Platylesches picanini)

Last observation: Banded Hopper from Lekgalameetse on April 14, 2013 by maritzasouthafrica (View All) | 0 comments
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Small Hopper (Platylesches tina)

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Palm-tree Nightfighter (Zophopetes dysmephila)

Last observation: Palm-tree Nightfighter from Coombe Road, Cape Town, WC, ZA on April 1, 2024 at 06:59 PM by Simon Tamblyn (View All) | 0 comments
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Banana-tree Nightfighter (Moltena fiara)

Last observation: Banana-tree Nightfighter from Chelmsfordville, Gillitts, 3610, South Africa on November 26, 2023 at 01:28 PM by Steve Woodhall (View All) | 0 comments
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Dickson’s Sylph (Tsitana dicksoni)

Last observation: Dickson’s Sylph from Butterfly Heaven^, Grootvadersbosch on November 12, 2014 by Brian du Preez (View All) | 0 comments

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Dismal Sylph (Tsitana tsita)

Last observation: Dismal Sylph from Ehlanzeni District Municipality, South Africa on December 21, 2023 at 04:57 PM by katuchka (View All) | 0 comments
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Uitenhage Sylph (Tsitana uitenhaga)

Last observation: Uitenhage Sylph from R62, Ladismith, Klein-Swartberg, Western Cape, South Africa on October 28, 2023 at 10:46 AM by Felix Riegel (View All) | 0 comments
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Forest Elfin (Sarangesa motozi)

Last observation: Forest Elfin from Waterberg District Municipality, South Africa on March 29, 2024 at 05:07 PM by Ivan M Andersen (View All) | 0 comments

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Orange Elfin (Sarangesa phidyle)

Last observation: Orange Elfin from Uthukela, ZA-NL, ZA on March 27, 2024 at 11:17 AM by Anna (View All) | 0 comments
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Ruona Elfin (Sarangesa ruona)

Last observation: Ruona Elfin from Maruleng, South Africa on February 22, 2024 at 11:51 AM by Sascha Schumann (View All) | 0 comments
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Marbled Elf (Eretis djaelaelae)

Last observation: Marbled Elf from White River, MP, ZA on March 4, 2024 at 04:42 PM by katuchka (View All) | 0 comments

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Namaqua Dancer (Alenia namaqua)

Last observation: Namaqua Dancer from Paradysberg foothills, s of R14, Richtersveld National Park on August 28, 2023 at 11:00 AM by Tony Rebelo (View All) | 0 comments
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Karoo Dancer (Alenia sandaster)

Last observation: Karoo Dancer in September 2021 by Matt Berger (View All) | 0 comments
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Paradise Skipper (Abantis paradisea)

Last observation: Paradise Skipper from Kranskloof, Kloof, 3610, South Africa on April 2, 2023 at 09:04 AM by Steve Woodhall (View All) | 0 comments

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