Observation date: December 10, 2022
Submitted by: ezeemonee
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Had a green sheen on head and body. In forest clearing. Partly cloudy day in the 70’s F with breezes.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Paul Prappas
Verified date: May 23, 2023
Coordinator notes: Based on recent updates to taxonomy, Arita does not resemble this butterfly. Furthermore, it is restricted to areas of SA. This is now clearly Cynea cynea or the Cynea Skipper.