Lepidochrysops puncticilia
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Lycaenidae |
| Genus: | Lepidochrysops |
| Species: | L. puncticilia
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Lepidochrysops puncticilia, the mouse blue, is a butterfly of the family Lycaenidae. It is found in South Africa, where it is found in the Western Cape.
The wingspan is 27–29 mm for males and 27–30 mm for females. Adults are on wing from September to October in one generation at low altitudes and from October to December in mountainous areas.[3]
The larvae feed on Selago fruticosa and species.
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- ^ Williams, M.C. 2020. Lepidochrysops puncticilia (amended version of 2020 assessment). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2020: e.T161319709A175064123. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-2.RLTS.T161319709A175064123.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 1883
- Lepidochrysops
- Endemic butterflies of South Africa
- Taxa named by Roland Trimen
- Polyommatini stubs