About Durbaniopsis saga (Trimen, 1883)
Durbaniopsis saga, commonly known as the Boland rocksitter, is a butterfly species belonging to the family Lycaenidae. This species is found in South Africa. It occurs across a broad inland area of the mountain ranges of the Western Cape and Northern Cape, ranging from the Nieuwoudtville mountains southwards to the Cederberg, Koue Bokkeveld, Hex River and Hawequas mountains. It is also found at low altitudes, from Lambert's Bay inland to Het Kruis. The wingspan of Durbaniopsis saga ranges from 26 to 39 mm for males, and from 29 to 40 mm for females. Adult butterflies are active between October and December; at lower altitudes, they can be active as early as September. This species produces one generation per year. The larvae of Durbaniopsis saga feed on various cyanobacteria species.
