Lepidochrysops robertsoni
| Robertson's blue | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Lycaenidae |
| Genus: | Lepidochrysops |
| Species: | L. robertsoni
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| Binomial name | |
| Lepidochrysops robertsoni Cottrell, 1965[2]
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Lepidochrysops robertsoni, the Robertson's blue, is a butterfly of the family Lycaenidae. It is found in South Africa, from the Western Cape to Eastern Cape. It is also found in the Free State and possibly in Gauteng.
The wingspan is 28–32 mm for males and 29–33 mm for females. Adults are on wing from November to February. There is one extended generation per year.[3]
The larvae feed on Selago species, including . Third and later instar larvae feed on the brood of ants.
References[]
- ^ Williams, M.C. 2020. Lepidochrysops robertsoni (amended version of 2020 assessment). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2020: e.T161319761A175064230. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-2.RLTS.T161319761A175064230.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.
Media related to Lepidochrysops robertsoni at Wikimedia Commons
Categories:
- IUCN Red List least concern species
- Butterflies described in 1965
- Lepidochrysops
- Endemic butterflies of South Africa
- Polyommatini stubs