Capys connexivus

Capys connexivus, the African protea butterfly, is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found in Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Angola and Zimbabwe.

Adults are on wing year-round, with a peak from August to November.

The larvae feed on Protea gaguedi and Protea angolensis.

Subspecies

 * Capys connexivus connexivus (western Tanzania, Malawi, northern and central Zambia, Angola, western and northern Zimbabwe)
 * Capys connexivus gardineri Henning & Henning, 1988 (Zambia: Mufulira area)