Anthene lindae

Anthene lindae, the Linda's hairtail, is a butterfly of the family Lycaenidae. It is found in South Africa, where it is only known from a few localities in the Northern Cape.

Anthene lindae
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Lycaenidae
Genus: Anthene
Species:
A. lindae
Binomial name
Anthene lindae
Henning & Henning, 1994[2]

The wingspan is about 19 mm for males and about 22 mm for females. Adults are on wing from September to December. There is one generation per year.[3]

The larvae possibly feed on Acacia erioloba species.

References

  1. Selb, H.E.T. (2020). "Anthene lindae". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T161281661A168309022. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T161281661A168309022.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  2. Anthene at Markku Savela's Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms
  3. 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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