About Zeritis chrysaor Trimen, 1864
Chrysoritis chrysaor, commonly known as the golden copper or burnished opal, is a butterfly species that belongs to the family Lycaenidae. This species is found in South Africa, where it is widespread across the eastern part of the country. Males of this butterfly have a wingspan ranging from 22 to 27 mm, while females have a wingspan between 23 and 30 mm. Adult butterflies are active on the wing throughout the entire year, with activity peaks occurring in November and February at high altitude locations. The larvae of Chrysoritis chrysaor feed on a variety of plant species: Tylecodon paniculatus, Cotyledon orbiculata, Zygophyllum sessilifolium, Zygophyllum retrofractum, Acacia karroo, and species in the genus Rhus. The larvae are tended to by Crematogaster liengmei ants.
