Lepidochrysops elgonae

Lepidochrysops elgonae
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Lycaenidae
Genus: Lepidochrysops
Species: L. elgonae
Binomial name
Lepidochrysops elgonae
Stempffer, 1950[1]
Synonyms
  • Lepidochrysops neonegus elgonae Stempffer, 1950

Lepidochrysops elgonae, the Elgon Blue, is a butterfly in the Lycaenidae family. It is found in Kenya.[2] The habitat consists of areas with short grass.

Adults have been recorded in April, June and July.

The larvae feed on Salvia species. They are thought to be associated with harvester ants of the Messor genus.

Subspecies

References

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