Iolaus sciophilus

Iolaus sciophilus, the dark jewel sapphire, is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found in Nigeria (Cross River loop) and western Cameroon.[2] The habitat consists of forests.

Iolaus sciophilus
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I. sciophilus
Binomial name
Iolaus sciophilus
(Schultze, 1916)[1]
Synonyms
  • Epamera sciophilus Schultze, 1916
  • Iolaus (Epamera) sciophilus

The larvae feed on Globimetula braunii.

References

  1. Iolaus at Markku Savela's Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms
  2. Afrotropical Butterflies: Lycaenidae - Subtribe Iolaina


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