Rationale
(Changed due to Same category and criteria)
This is a range-restricted endemic taxon from the Western Cape Province, South Africa (EOO 10 km<sup>2</sup>). There is one location. The population occurs near some holiday homes and a recreational barbecue and picnic area. Coastal development and increased recreational activity are identified as plausible future threats. The taxon thus qualifies globally under the IUCN criteria as Vulnerable under criterion D.
Distribution
Endemic to the Western Cape Province in South Africa, from the Langebaan area.
Possible future threat from coastal residential or tourism development and increased recreational activities. There are some holiday homes and some public restrooms near the only known subpopulation.
Conservation
Although the only known subpopulation falls within a nature reserve there are holiday houses and recreation facilities nearby. Should more houses be built or the recreation facilities be expanded this will directly impact the butterfly and its habitat. The coastal strip to the north and south needs to be explored to better establish the size of the population.
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