Lepidochrysops inyangae

(Lepidochrysops inyangae)

Description

Lepidochrysops inyangae, the Nyanga blue, is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found in western Tanzania and Zimbabwe (the Nyanga massif). The habitat consists of grassland and Brachystegia woodland. Both sexes are attracted to flowers. Adults have been recorded on wing in October and November.

Taxonomic tree:

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