Lepidochrysops titei
Lepidochrysops titei, the Tite's blue, is a species of butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is endemic to South Africa, where it is found in the Western Cape.
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The wingspan is 30–34 mm for males and 31–36 mm for females. Adults are on wing from September to November. There is one generation per year.[2]
The larvae feed on Selago species.
References
- Coetzer, A.J. 2020. Lepidochrysops titei. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2020: e.T11541A161318298. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-1.RLTS.T11541A161318298.en. Downloaded on 09 June 2020.
- Woodhall, Steve (2005). Field Guide to Butterflies of South Africa. Cape Town, South Africa: Struik. ISBN 978-1-86872-724-7.
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