Anthene rhodesiana

Anthene rhodesiana
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Lycaenidae
Genus: Anthene
Species: A. rhodesiana
Binomial name
Anthene rhodesiana
Stempffer, 1962[1]
Synonyms
  • Anthene (Anthene) rhodesiana

Anthene rhodesiana, the Zimbabwe Hairtail, is a butterfly in the Lycaenidae family. It is found in Zambia (the Copperbelt and the north-eastern part of the country) and north-eastern Zimbabwe.[2] The habitat consists of deciduous woodland.

Adults have been recorded on wing in October, January and April.

References

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