Lepidochrysops grahami
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Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Lycaenidae |
Genus: | Lepidochrysops |
Species: | L. grahami
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Lepidochrysops grahami | |
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Lepidochrysops grahami, Graham's blue, is a butterfly of the family Lycaenidae. It is found in South Africa, where it is known from the north-eastern Eastern Cape.
The wingspan is 32–36 mm for males and 34–38 mm for females. Adults are on wing from early November to January. There is one extended generation per year.[3]
The larvae feed on Ocimum species.
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- ^ Williams, M.C. 2020. Lepidochrysops grahami (amended version of 2020 assessment). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2020: e.T161342198A175074267. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-2.RLTS.T161342198A175074267.en. Downloaded on 09 August 2021.
- ^ Lepidochrysops at Markku Savela's Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms
- ^ Woodhall, Steve (2005). Field Guide to Butterflies of South Africa. Cape Town, South Africa: Struik. ISBN 978-1-86872-724-7.
Categories:
- IUCN Red List least concern species
- Butterflies described in 1893
- Lepidochrysops
- Endemic butterflies of South Africa
- Polyommatini stubs