Anthene rhodesiana

Anthene rhodesiana, the Zimbabwe hairtail, is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. 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.

Anthene rhodesiana
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A. rhodesiana
Binomial name
Anthene rhodesiana
Synonyms
  • Anthene (Anthene) rhodesiana

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

References

  1. Anthene at Markku Savela's website on Lepidoptera
  2. "Afrotropical Butterflies: Lycaenidae - Tribe Lycaenesthini". Archived from the original on 2015-02-19. Retrieved 2012-09-07.


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