Red List of South African Species

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Rationale (Changed due to Same category and criteria)

This is a range-restricted and habitat specialist endemic taxon from the Western Cape Province in South Africa (EOO 3.3 km<sup>2</sup>). It is not under any threat as it occurs in a nature reserve. The taxon thus qualifies globally under the IUCN criteria as Least Concern and is nationally classified as Rare (Restricted Range and Habitat Specialist).

Distribution

Endemic to the Western Cape Province in South Africa, only known from the Langeberg mountains at Garcia's Pass near Riversdale.

Population trend

Trend

Currently known from a single strong subpopulation on Garcia's Pass. Several other passes over the Langeberg have been visited by lepidopterists over the years, such as at Grootvadersbosch, Robinson Pass, Cloete's Pass near Herbertsdale and Tradouw's Pass near Barrydale, but no other localities have been found.

Threats

Garcia's Pass is managed by CapeNature, so there are no threats.

Conservation

No conservation actions necessary.

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