Lepidochrysops pephredo
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Lycaenidae |
| Genus: | Lepidochrysops |
| Species: | L. pephredo
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| Lepidochrysops pephredo (Trimen, 1889)
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Lepidochrysops pephredo, the Estcourt blue, is a species of butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is endemic to South Africa, and is found in the grassy hills of the KwaZulu-Natal midlands.
The wingspan is 32–38 mm (1.3–1.5 in) for males and 36–40 mm (1.4–1.6 in) for females. Adults are on wing from October to November. There is one generation per year.[2]
The larvae feed on . Third and later instar larvae feed on the brood of ants.
References[]
- ^ Armstrong, A.J. (2020). "Lepidochrysops pephredo". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T11549A168310977. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-2.RLTS.T11549A168310977.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
- ^ 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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Categories:
- IUCN Red List vulnerable species
- Lepidochrysops
- Butterflies described in 1889
- Endemic butterflies of South Africa
- Taxa named by Roland Trimen
- Polyommatini stubs