Biology:Lepidochrysops kennethi

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Short description: Species of butterfly

Lepidochrysops kennethi
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Lycaenidae
Genus: Lepidochrysops
Species:
L. kennethi
Binomial name
Lepidochrysops kennethi
Kielland, 1986[1]

Lepidochrysops kennethi is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found in Tanzania (the Iringa District).[2] The habitat consists of montane grassland with stunted deciduous trees at altitudes between 1,800 and 2,000 meters.

Adults are on wing from late December to early January.

References

  1. Lepidochrysops at Markku Savela's Lepidoptera and some other life forms
  2. Afrotropical Butterflies: Lycaenidae - Tribe Polyommatini (part 3)

Wikidata ☰ Q6527513 entry