Cacyreus lingeus, the common bush blue or bush bronze, is a butterfly of the family Lycaenidae. As with other Cacyreus species it is endemic to the Afrotropics.[1]
It is a common species in much of sub-Saharan Africa, though mostly at lower altitudes.[1]
The wingspan is 22–27 mm for males and 22–28 mm for females. The larvae are pale green.[1]
Adults are on wing year-round, with a peak from October to February. In exceptional situations adults may be on the wing in winter months in cooler areas.[2]
The larvae may feed on the flowers, the leaves or inside the stems of their foodplants.[1] Various Lamiaceae species are utilized, including Plectranthus, Salvia, Calamintha, Lavandula, Mentha and Hemizygia species.