Lepidochrysops chala

(Lepidochrysops chala)

Description

Lepidochrysops chala is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found in Tanzania and Zambia. The habitat consists of rocky grassland and montane grassland at altitudes of 2,000 to 2,200 meters. Adults are attracted to flowers of low-growing plants. They are on wing from August to early October.

Taxonomic tree:

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