Azanus natalensis

(Azanus natalensis)

Description

Azanus natalensis, the Natal babul blue or Natal spotted blue, is a butterfly of the family Lycaenidae. It is found in the Afrotropic ecozone. The wingspan is 23–27 mm in males and 24–30 mm in females. Its flight period is year-round but mainly between September and May. The larvae feed on Acacia species.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Lycaenidae
Genus:Azanus
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