Anthene minima

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Anthene minima
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Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Lycaenidae
Genus: Anthene
Species:
A. minima
Binomial name
Anthene minima
(Trimen, 1893)[1]
Synonyms
  • Lycaenesthes minima Trimen, 1893

Anthene minima, the little hairtail, is a butterfly of the family Lycaenidae. It is found in South Africa and Botswana. In South Africa, it is found in north-eastern KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, and Limpopo.

The wingspan is 18–22 mm for males and 19–23 mm for females. Adults are on wing from September to April.[2]

The larvae likely feed on Acacia species.

References[]

  1. ^ Anthene at Markku Savela's Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms
  2. ^ Woodhall, Steve (2005). Field Guide to Butterflies of South Africa. Cape Town, South Africa: Struik. ISBN 978-1-86872-724-7.


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