Lepidochrysops michellae

Lepidochrysops michellae, the Michelle's blue, is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found in north-eastern Namibia.[2] The habitat consists of grassy areas in savanna.

Lepidochrysops michellae
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Lycaenidae
Genus: Lepidochrysops
Species:
L. michellae
Binomial name
Lepidochrysops michellae
Henning & Henning, 1983[1]

Adults are on wing from September to April.

References

  1. Lepidochrysops at Markku Savela's Lepidoptera and some other life forms
  2. Afrotropical Butterflies: Lycaenidae - Tribe Polyommatini (part 4)


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