A dainty and strikingly marked butterfly, the Round-winged Orange Tip, is common and widespread in East Africa.
A dainty and strikingly marked butterfly, the Round-winged Orange Tip, is common and widespread in East Africa. This pair are attracted to the minerals in fresh dung.
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Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
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