Capys catharus

(Capys catharus)

Description

Capys catharus is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found in Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia and Burundi. The habitat consists of montane grassland. The larvae feed on Protea species, including P. madiensis. They burrow into the young unopened buds of their host plant.

Taxonomic tree:

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