Lepidochrysops yvonnae

Lepidochrysops yvonnae is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found in Zambia.[2] The habitat consists of open marshland in wooded grassland.

Lepidochrysops yvonnae
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L. yvonnae
Binomial name
Lepidochrysops yvonnae
Gardiner, 2004[1]

Adults feed from the flowers of Ocimum species. They have been recorded on wing in September and early October.

Etymology

The species is named for Wendy Yvonne Gardiner.

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References

  1. Lepidochrysops at Markku Savela's Lepidoptera and some other life forms
  2. Afrotropical Butterflies: Lycaenidae - Tribe Polyommatini (part 5)


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