Lepidochrysops poseidon

Lepidochrysops poseidon, the Baviaanskloof blue, is a species of butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is endemic to South Africa.

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Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Lycaenidae
Genus: Lepidochrysops
Species:
L. poseidon
Binomial name
Lepidochrysops poseidon
Pringle, 1987[2]

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

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  1. ^ 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. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  2. ^ Lepidochrysops at Markku Savela's Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms
  3. ^ Woodhall, Steve (2005). Field Guide to Butterflies of South Africa. Cape Town, South Africa: Struik. ISBN 978-1-86872-724-7.