Iridana marina

(Iridana marina)

Description

Iridana marina is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found in Uganda, the north-eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and north-western Tanzania. The habitat consists of forests. The larvae probably feed on lichens among ants. During the day, it hides in a crack in the bark with a light silken covering over it.

Taxonomic tree:

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