Lepidochrysops littoralis

Lepidochrysops littoralis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Lycaenidae
Genus: Lepidochrysops
Species:
L. littoralis
Binomial name
Lepidochrysops littoralis
Swanepoel & Vári, 1983[2]

Lepidochrysops littoralis, the coastal blue, is a species of butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is endemic to South Africa.[1]

The wingspan is 34–36 mm for males and 36–38 mm for females. Adults are on wing from late August to December.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b Edge, D.A. (2020). "Lepidochrysops littoralis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T11545A168314343. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T11545A168314343.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  2. ^ Lepidochrysops at Markku Savela's Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms
  3. ^ Woodhall, Steve (2005). Field Guide to Butterflies of South Africa. Cape Town, South Africa: Struik. ISBN 978-1-86872-724-7.


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