Anthene lemnos

Description

Anthene lemnos, the large ciliate blue or large hairtail, is a butterfly of the family Lycaenidae. It is found in southern Africa. The wingspan is 27–30 mm for males and 27–31 mm for females. Adults are on wing year-round, with peaks in summer and autumn. The larvae feed on Erythrococco berberidea and Erythrococco polyandra.