Lepidochrysops wykehami
Lepidochrysops wykehami, the Wykeham's blue, is a species of butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is endemic to South Africa, where it is found in the hills of the Kamieskroon area in Northern Cape.
| Lepidochrysops wykehami | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Lycaenidae |
| Genus: | Lepidochrysops |
| Species: | L. wykehami |
| Binomial name | |
| Lepidochrysops wykehami Tite, 1964 | |
The wingspan is 36–44 mm for males and 42–46 mm for females. Adults are on wing from late August to October. There is one generation per year.[2]
The larvae feed on Selago species.
References
- Coetzer, A.J. (2020). "Lepidochrysops wykehami". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T11555A161318215. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-1.RLTS.T11555A161318215.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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