Biology:Lepidochrysops poseidon
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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: | Lepidochrysops |
| Species: | L. poseidon
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| Lepidochrysops poseidon Pringle, 1987[2]
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Lepidochrysops poseidon, the Baviaanskloof blue, is a species of butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is endemic to South Africa .
The wingspan is 34–40 mm for males and 34–36 mm for females. Adults are on wing from late November to February.[3]
References
- ↑ Pringle, E.L. (2020). "Lepidochrysops poseidon". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2020: e.T11550A175056721. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-2.RLTS.T11550A175056721.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/11550/175056721. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
- ↑ Lepidochrysops at Markku Savela's Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms
- ↑ Woodhall, Steve (2005). Field Guide to Butterflies of South Africa. Cape Town, South Africa: Struik. ISBN 978-1-86872-724-7.
Wikidata ☰ Q4847836 entry
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