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September 19, 2025Open Access

Vegetation associated with the critically endangered butterfly Chrysoritis dicksoni (Gabriel, 1947) (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae: Aphnaeinae) at Witsand, Western Cape Province

Key Points

This vegetation study indicates significant ecological factors affecting the survival of Chrysoritis dicksoni.
Management recommendations aim to support sustained conservation efforts for the endangered butterfly species.
Ecological implications highlight the relationship between specific vegetation types and the survival of the butterfly.
The study targets the last known populations of Chrysoritis dicksoni in Western Cape Province, emphasizing urgent conservation needs.

Abstract

A vegetation study conducted at the sites containing the last known populations of the critically endangered butterfly Chrysoritis dicksoni is described, results presented and their ecological implications discussed. Recommendations are made for how the sites can best be managed to ensure the sustained survival of the species.

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David A. Edge (Wed,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d46cd731b076d99fa6935a https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.4314/met.v27i1.15

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