Biology:Azanus natalensis
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Short description: Species of butterfly
| Natal babul blue | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Lycaenidae |
| Genus: | Azanus |
| Species: | A. natalensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Azanus natalensis (Trimen & Bowker, 1887)
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Azanus natalensis, the Natal babul blue or Natal spotted blue,[1] is a butterfly of the family Lycaenidae. It is found in the Afrotropical realm.
Description and habits
The wingspan is 23–27 mm in males and 24–30 mm in females. Its flight period is year-round but mainly between September and May.[1] The larvae feed on Acacia species.[1]
Gallery
At Queen Elizabeth N. P., Uganda
In South Africa
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References
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- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Woodhall, Steve (2005). Field Guide to Butterflies of South Africa. Cape Town, South Africa: Struik. ISBN 978-1-86872-724-7.
Wikidata ☰ Q4832235 entry
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