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Lepidochrysops wykehami

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Lepidochrysops wykehami, the Wykeham's blue, is a species of butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is endemic to South Africa, where it is found in the hills of the Kamieskroon area in Northern Cape.

The wingspan is 36–44 mm for males and 42–46 mm for females. Adults are on wing from late August to October. There is one generation per year.[2]

The larvae feed on Selago species.

References

  1. ^ Coetzer, A.J. (2020). "Lepidochrysops wykehami". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T11555A161318215. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-1.RLTS.T11555A161318215.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  2. ^ 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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Lepidochrysops wykehami: Brief Summary

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Lepidochrysops wykehami, the Wykeham's blue, is a species of butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is endemic to South Africa, where it is found in the hills of the Kamieskroon area in Northern Cape.

The wingspan is 36–44 mm for males and 42–46 mm for females. Adults are on wing from late August to October. There is one generation per year.

The larvae feed on Selago species.

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