Mimacraea fulvaria

(Mimacraea fulvaria)

Description

Mimacraea fulvaria is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found in the Republic of the Congo, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda and Tanzania. The habitat consists of dense forests. Adults mimic Acraea aurivillii. The larvae feed on algae growing on tree trunks.

Taxonomic tree:

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