Cacyreus lingeus

Description

Cacyreus lingeus, the common bush blue or bush bronze, is a butterfly of the family Lycaenidae. 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.