Lepidochrysops michaeli

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Lepidochrysops michaeli
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Lycaenidae
Genus: Lepidochrysops
Species:
L. michaeli
Binomial name
Lepidochrysops michaeli
Gardiner, 2003[1]

Lepidochrysops michaeli is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found in north-western Zambia.[2]

Adults feed from the flowers of the larval host plant. They have been recorded on wing in October.

The larvae feed on Ocimum species.

Etymology[edit]

The species is named for Michael W. Gardiner.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Lepidochrysops at Markku Savela's Lepidoptera and some other life forms
  2. ^ Afrotropical Butterflies: Lycaenidae - Tribe Polyommatini (part 4)