Biology:Aloeides rileyi
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Short description: Species of butterfly
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Lycaenidae |
| Genus: | Aloeides |
| Species: | A. rileyi
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| Aloeides rileyi | |
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Aloeides rileyi, the Riley's copper, is a butterfly of the family Lycaenidae. It is found in South Africa , where it is known from Lesotho and the eastern part of the Free State.
The wingspan is 24–28 mm for males and 26–30 mm females. Adults are on wing from November to February. There is one generation per year.[1]
References
- ↑ Woodhall, Steve (2005). Field Guide to Butterflies of South Africa. Cape Town, South Africa: Struik Publishers. ISBN 978-1-86872-724-7.
External links
- Holotype image from Tite & Dickson 1976, at BHL.
Wikidata ☰ Q4734154 entry
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