Tarucus sybaris

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Tarucus sybaris, the dotted blue, is a small butterfly found in southern Africa. It belongs to the Lycaenidae family. Males have a wingspan of about 22–26 mm, and females about 20–27 mm. Adults can be seen year-round, with a peak from November to March. The larvae feed on Ziziphus plants, including Ziziphus zeyheriana and Ziziphus mucronata.