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African Grass Blue

Zizeeria knysna

Worldwide: 9,261 observations
Group: Insects

About

Zizeeria knysna, the dark grass blue or African grass blue, is a species of blue butterfly (Lycaenidae) found in Africa, on Cyprus and the Iberian Peninsula.

Summary from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Recent sightings near Nairobi

Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.

Feb 10, 2026Nairobi, Nairobi, KEObserver: okameeView observation from Feb 10, 2026 on iNaturalist
Feb 8, 2026Karen, Nairobi, KenyaObserver: Stephanie DolrenryView observation from Feb 8, 2026 on iNaturalist
Feb 6, 2026National Museum of KenyaObserver: Benard KorosView observation from Feb 6, 2026 on iNaturalist
Dec 4, 2025Karen, Nairobi, KenyaObserver: Stephanie DolrenryView observation from Dec 4, 2025 on iNaturalist
Oct 25, 2025Gogo Falls Road, Nairobi, KenyaObserver: kelvinmutakaView observation from Oct 25, 2025 on iNaturalist
Sep 15, 2025Karen Hardy, Nairobi, KenyaObserver: Stephanie DolrenryView observation from Sep 15, 2025 on iNaturalist