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Flutter by Butterfly

The Cape Floral Kingdom, an area of immense biodiversity and endemism due to the harsh climate and landscape, is not well known for large, colourful butterflies such as those in tropical regions. Most butterfly species on Val de Vie Estate are small (some of the smallest butterflies on earth with wingspans of 1.5 – 2cm) and are easily overlooked. While we finds the citrus swallowtail, plain tiger and cabbage white flitting around gardens, the first two are extralimital; they are not found here naturally but survive because of human habitat change. The cabbage white is an exotic butterfly that was most likely brought from Europe unintentionally in either green produce or nursery plants.

Although local butterfly species are mostly small, the blues, russets, coppers and opals are fascinating in that some are so rare that the entire population occurs in an area the size of a tennis court.

In some species, their life cycle is linked to a particular ant species; the butterfly larvae secrete a chemical that makes it attractive to the ants, returning it to their colony. Here, the butterfly larvae develop in a safe environment and are cared for by the ants even though, in some cases, the butterfly larvae feed off the ant larvae. Some of the larger species of Cape butterflies are closely linked to the pollination of a particular plant species; the Table Mountain pride butterfly is the only known pollinator of the red disa orchid.

Because of the close symbiotic relationships involved, it is understandable that any disturbance to either species or their environment can cause a catastrophic decline in numbers or actual extinction. A local example is the endemic Paarl Mountain copper, which has not been seen for 25 years. At present, it is being determined whether it still exists.

Like many other animal species, butterflies face severe threats from habitat loss, insecticides and other pollutants. By planting butterfly-friendly plants, limiting insecticide use in the garden and taking care not to disturb natural habitats, we can ensure that, at least locally, the butterflies will continue to flutter by.