Biology:Iolaus arborifera
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Short description: Species of butterfly
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Lycaenidae |
| Genus: | Iolaus |
| Species: | I. arborifera
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| Iolaus arborifera (Butler, 1901)[2]
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Iolaus arborifera is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found in the highlands of Kenya.[3] The habitat consists of montane forests.
The larvae feed on Englerina woodfordioides and Loranthus freisiorum.
References
- ↑ Musyoki, A.M.; Mwinzi, D.; Luanga, A.; Genga, O.C.; Kioko, E.N. (2022). "Iolaus arborifera". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2022. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2022-2.RLTS.T158297632A158297638.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/158297632/158297638. Retrieved 15 May 2025.
- ↑ Iolaus at Markku Savela's Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms
- ↑ "Afrotropical Butterflies: Lycaenidae - Subtribe Iolaina". http://atbutterflies.com/downloads/lycaenidae_iolaina.doc.
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Wikidata ☰ Q27954542 entry
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