Lepidochrysops badhami
Lepidochrysops badhami, the Badham's blue , is a species of butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is endemic to South Africa, where it is found in Succulent Karoo to the east of Springbok in the Northern Cape.
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The wingspan is 28–32 mm for males and 29–32 mm for females. Adults are on wing from September to October. There is one generation per year.[2]
The larvae feed on Pelargonium dasyphyllum.
References
- Larsen, T.B. (2011). "Lepidochrysops badhami". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2011: e.T11542A3294256. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-2.RLTS.T11542A3294256.en. Retrieved 12 December 2017.
- Woodhall, Steve (2005). Field Guide to Butterflies of South Africa. Cape Town, South Africa: Struik. ISBN 978-1-86872-724-7.
- Gimenez Dixon, M. 1996. Lepidochrysops badhami. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 31 July 2007.
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