Lepidochrysops mpanda

(Lepidochrysops mpanda)

Description

Lepidochrysops mpanda is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found in Tanzania (from the south-western part of the country to the Mpanda District). The habitat consists of montane grassland and grassland with stunted, deciduous vegetation at altitudes between 1,700 and 2,000 meters. Adults have been recorded on wing in October.

Taxonomic tree:

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