Biology:Baliochila abri

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Short description: Species of butterfly

Baliochila abri
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Lycaenidae
Genus: Baliochila
Species:
B. abri
Binomial name
Baliochila abri
Henning & Henning, 2004[1]

Baliochila abri is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found in central Tanzania.[2] Its habitat consists of moist montane forests.

Adults have been recorded on wing in February and March.

Etymology

The species is named for the African Butterfly Research Institute in Nairobi, Kenya.

References

  1. Baliochila at Markku Savela's Lepidoptera and some other life forms
  2. Williams, Mark C.. "Subtribe Liptenina" (DOC). http://atbutterflies.com/downloads/lycaenidae_liptenina.doc. 

Wikidata ☰ Q4850966 entry