Rationale
(Changed due to Same category and criteria)
A range-restricted endemic from the Western Cape Province in South Africa (EOO 2 km<sup>2</sup>, AOO 16 km<sup>2</sup>). Known to occur at only one location. The habitat has been degraded by recreational activities. The adults have not been seen since 2009, despite regular surveys and the AOO has declined due to habitat degradation. The taxon thus qualifies globally under the IUCN criteria as Critically Endangered under criterion B.
Distribution
Endemic to the Western Cape Province in South Africa, only found on the southern slopes to the peaks of the small mountain called Swartberg near Mooreesburg.
Decline
Main peaks of the Swartberg destroyed by human recreational activities (paragliding , lapa camp) and agriculture.
Population size very small but little specific information available. Adults have not been seen for six years now, on frequent visits by lepidopterists during the flight period.
Threats
Ongoing degradation of habitat due to surrounding agricultural and recreational activities.
Conservation
The area should be conserved and monitored, and the peaks should be reclaimed for conservation and converted to their original state. A special effort should be made to discover more sites, as the taxon may also exist on the Piketberg massif.
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