Lepidochrysops littoralis
Lepidochrysops littoralis | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Lycaenidae |
Genus: | Lepidochrysops |
Species: | L. littoralis
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Binomial name | |
Lepidochrysops littoralis Swanepoel & Vári, 1983[2]
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Lepidochrysops littoralis, the coastal blue, is a species of butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is endemic to South Africa.[1]
The wingspan is 34–36 mm for males and 36–38 mm for females. Adults are on wing from late August to December.[3]
References[]
- ^ a b Edge, D.A. (2020). "Lepidochrysops littoralis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T11545A168314343. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T11545A168314343.en. Retrieved 16 November 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 endangered species
- Butterflies described in 1983
- Lepidochrysops
- Endemic butterflies of South Africa
- Polyommatini stubs