Aloeides molomo

Description

Aloeides molomo, the molomo copper, is a butterfly of the family Lycaenidae. It is found in southern Africa. The wingspan is 22–33 mm for males and 24–35 mm for females. Adults are on wing from August to December and from March to April. There are two generations per year. The larvae of A. m. krooni feed on Sida ovata.