Stugeta subinfuscata

Stugeta subinfuscata
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Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Lycaenidae
Genus: Stugeta
Species: S. subinfuscata
Binomial name
Stugeta subinfuscata
(Grünberg, 1910)[1]
Synonyms
  • Iolaus subinfuscata (Grünberg, 1910)
  • Stugeta bowkeri subinfuscata Grünberg, 1910

The Dusky Sapphire (Stugeta subinfuscata) is a butterfly of the Lycaenidae family. It is found in southern Africa.

The wingspan is 25–28 mm for males and 27–30 mm for females. Adults are on wing in summer, with peaks in September and October. There are multiple generations per year.[2]

The larvae feed on Tapinanthus oleifolius.

Subspecies

References

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  1. Iolaus, Site of Markku Savela
  2. Woodhall, S. Field Guide to Butterflies of South Africa, Cape Town: Struik Publishers, 2005.

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