Lepidochrysops inyangae
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Lepidochrysops inyangae, the Nyanga blue, is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found in western Tanzania and Zimbabwe (the Nyanga massif).[2] The habitat consists of grassland and Brachystegia woodland.
Both sexes are attracted to flowers. Adults have been recorded on wing in October and November.
References
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- ^ Lepidochrysops at Markku Savela's Lepidoptera and some other life forms
- ^ Afrotropical Butterflies: Lycaenidae - Tribe Polyommatini (part 3)